Chapter 1590 Strategic Air Force

On the morning of July 5, before dawn, the airports of the Luftwaffe on the front line were already busy. The airport was brightly lit, and the ground crew was refueling the plane and adding ammunition. The pilots are being briefed on the battle.

This time, the target of the Imperial Air Force will be Chelyabinsk. Since Russia dared to reject Germany's conditions, Germany must take measures to make the Russians succumb. There is nothing quicker and more effective than force.

"Everyone knows, this time our mission is to drop bombs on Chelyabinsk and raze the city to the ground! There are not many fighters left in the Russian Air Force, and they do not pose much threat to us. Our escort The fighter jets will also do their best to ensure the safety of the bombers. So, don’t worry, everyone,” said the commander of the bomber wing.

Whether it is from the Moscow front or from the Josephgrad front to Chelyabinsk, there are thousands of kilometers away. The BF-109 fighter jets and FW-190 fighter jets of the Luftwaffe were unable to escort the bomber unit due to range problems. Therefore, it can only rely on the BF-110 long-range fighter of the strategic bomber force.

Fortunately, the Russian Air Force has almost consumed it in previous battles. Therefore, the Luftwaffe only needs to send a small number of fighter jets, which is enough to provide safe protection for the bomber fleet.

The strategic bomber force of the German Air Force has a total of 8 aviation groups. During the war against Russia, four strategic aviation clusters were deployed on the Eastern Front for a long time to carry out strategic strikes against Russia. Originally, after Russia's defeat, these aviation groups could be transferred to the west. But now, it was not expected that the Russians would reject Germany's conditions. This also gave the German Strategic Air Force another chance to take action.

At 6 am, the first H-21 heavy bomber took off from the airport. Subsequently, other H-21 heavy bombers and H-11 medium bombers also took off one after another. The last one to take off was the BF-110 fighter that served as the escort mission.

This time, the four strategic aviation clusters of the Luftwaffe Strategic Forces all participated in this attack. Eight long-range BF-110 fighter wings, protecting four H-11 medium bomber wings and eight H-21 heavy bomber wings, flew from various airfields to Chelyabinsk. Moreover, these BF-110 long-range fighter jets also carry bombs or rockets for auxiliary bombing.

The mission received by the German Strategic Air Force was to blow up Chelyabinsk into ruins in one fell swoop during this bombing.

The huge fleet gradually converged in the air, forming an extremely large fleet. The rising sun jumped out of the horizon and sprinkled its light on the earth. However, when the huge Luftwaffe fleet appeared in the sky, it blocked the sun's rays.

When the people on the ground saw the huge fleet of the Luftwaffe that covered the sky and the sun, they were all dumbfounded. Some Christians even thought it was a miracle and kept praying to God.

"My God! The Air Force has produced so many bombers. This time the Russians have suffered!" A German officer looked up at the huge fleet and said with a smile. He is completely gloating.

"What is the Air Force doing? Are they trying to burn that Russian city to the ground?"

"Who knows? But it should be Chelyabinsk. Who dared the Russians to refuse our terms? Isn't this a dead end?"

The officers and soldiers of the German army are happy to see the air force dispatching a large-scale fleet to bomb the Russians. If the bombing of the Air Force can make the Russians succumb, that would undoubtedly be the best. In this case, there is no need for them to launch an attack.

Berlin, Germany, Ministry of the Air Force. Air Force Minister Albert Kesselring and Edward Milch were briefed by Chief of Air Staff General Hugo Speele.

"Your Excellency the Minister, Your Excellency the Marshal. By 6:40, all four strategic aviation groups of the Imperial Strategic Air Force had taken off. 8 long-range fighter wings, 960 BF-110 fighter jets, 4 medium bomber wing, 480 H- 11 medium bombers. Eight heavy bomber wings and 960 H-21 heavy bombers have all taken off. It is estimated that in two hours, the fleet will reach the sky over Chelyabinsk." Hugo Spele The Admiral reported.

"The 480 H-11 medium bombers and 960 H-21 heavy bombers carry enough bombs to blow up Chelyabinsk into ruins, right?" Marshal Albert Kesselring said.

"Your Excellency, it's about the same. It's not realistic to blow up all the buildings in Chelyabinsk with this round of bombing. However, there is no problem in destroying most of the city. If there is If necessary, an additional round of bombing can be carried out. This is almost the case." Marshal Edward Milch said. As the leader of the strategic air force, Marshal Edward Milch is very satisfied with the strength of the strategic air force. You know, the current strategic air force has 8 aviation groups, including 16 long-range fighter wings, with 1920 BF-110 long-range fighter jets, 8 medium bomber wings, 960 H-11 medium bombers, 16 heavy Bomber Wing, with 1920 H-21 heavy bombers.

Moreover, the Luftwaffe is still developing the H-31 heavy bomber with stronger performance and larger ammunition load. At present, this heavy bomber has begun small-scale production to refit the troops.

The more advanced and powerful H-41 heavy bomber is also under intensive development. It is not far away from equipping troops.

"Well! Do you need to carry out supplementary bombing? Let's see the results of this bombing and the Russians' reaction. If the Russians give in, then there is no need to waste fuel and bombs. If they are not sensible, then launch The second round of bombing." Marshal Albert Kesselring said.

Marshal Edward Milch nodded. He knew that the purpose of this operation was to force the Russians to surrender and accept the terms of Germany.

"Will our bomber fleet be intercepted by the Russian Air Force? Will the loss be too great?" Marshal Albert Kesselring asked.

"The Russian Air Force doesn't have many fighters left. Besides, the air combat performance of our BF-110 long-range fighter is also very good, enough to deal with the interception of the Russians." Marshal Edward Milch said.

Marshal Albert Kesselring felt relieved.

As time passed, the huge fleet dispatched by the German Strategic Air Force got closer and closer to Chelyabinsk. The news of the dispatch of the German Air Force was also learned by the leaders of the Russian Provisional Government.