Chapter 2197: Search and prepare

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　　 The destroyer cordon was deployed naturally to warn of possible British battleships. In fact, everyone knows that it is not realistic to rely solely on the carrier-based aircraft on the British aircraft carrier to severely damage the Spey fleet. Therefore, the British tactics can only be wounded by the air force, and then the queen will go up to solve the opponent.

And this time, even if Earl Spey’s idea consumes the number of carrier-based aircraft on the British naval aircraft carrier, if the British carrier-based aircraft can be consumed before the decisive battle, it will obviously have a great effect on weakening the British's reconnaissance, air defense and anti-ship capabilities. Great effect. Therefore, he sent a telegram specifically to Sims, asking Sims whether he would like to fight this battle.

"If we only fight one wave, then even if the British attack with all their strength, we can still effectively defend our opponents, and it is even possible to kill them a lot." After receiving an inquiry from Earl Spey, Sims' Chief of Staff Kim Colonel Mel thought for a while and said.

"Yes, time is very good for us. Before dark, the British can only launch a wave of attacks. Although they have 4 aircraft carriers, the amount of aircraft carried is not that much. If we use full-deck release aircraft for defense, , Coupled with the seaplanes on the battleships of the Allied Powers, we have a complete opportunity to block the opponent's attack and break the blade of the opponent's aircraft carrier." Sims nodded and expressed his approval of the colonel.

　　 Now, there are 40 fighter jets neatly parked on the deck of the USS Independence aircraft carrier, and there are another 20 aircraft in the hangar ready to go! This time, the Americans are rarely allowed to load cannon bullets in the hangar, so after the aircraft is released on the deck, the next wave of aircraft can be quickly lifted to the deck, and then with the help of a pressurized fueler, a It only takes 2 minutes to refuel the plane! So the second wave of aircraft will be released very quickly! In other words, in a period of time, Independence can release more than 50 aircraft to perform interception missions!

　　 At the same time, the Allied battleships also have a large number of seaplanes that can be released. Generally speaking, there are 3 planes placed in the middle of the hull, and there are two at the stern. Three of them can be easily ejected through the guide rails. In this case, based on an average of 3 seaplanes provided by each German battleship, 24 more planes can be used for defense!

Of course, it is unrealistic for you to expect seaplanes and fighter jets to fight, but they can’t be better used to deal with torpedoes that are approaching at low altitudes. The British Cuckoo T1 torpedoes have to be carried because of their low engine power. The reason for the torpedoes, the mobility can be described as tragedy, there is no problem with the seaplane intercepting them!

　　 In this way, 74 various aircraft have been concentrated for defense, it is enough to face the British aircraft carrier squadron that hastily hit!

　　 "We should take the initiative at this time and search for the location of the British aircraft carrier, so that we are not so passive." Colonel Kimmel said.

"That's okay. After the fighter jets in the air take off and perform the alert mission, the reconnaissance planes can be sent to search for the British fleet. Before, we also intercepted the British radio communications and knew their approximate location. Is to determine the distance." Major General Sims said.

"Contact Earl Spey and tell them our thoughts." After a moment of reflection, Sims issued the order again. At the same time, Earl Spey had dispatched 6 seaplanes before the US aircraft carrier operation. Launch an operation to search for the V1500 bomber approaching in low altitude. Twenty minutes later, the **** was broken into pieces under the repeated attacks of 4 seaplanes, and the British investigation was temporarily suspended, but because the German fleet was heading east, the Thomas-Betty fleet was heading west, and the two sides The distance is still closer!

"Damn it! The Germans got rid of our tracking!" On the flagship Royal Ark, Betty received a telegram from the second V1500 ocean-going patrol aircraft before it was shot down. This was the last British aircraft to stare at the opponent. , And now, as the plane was destroyed, the German fleet temporarily disappeared from the British vision, which made Betty, who was ready to attack, very upset!

"I have prepared 40 fighter jets, 30 bombers and 30 torpedo planes! This round of attack can completely damage more than two German battleships! And now they can only waste time on the deck. Damn it!" Betty restlessly Are walking back and forth in the command room.

　　 "Should we send a reconnaissance plane to search again?" an officer said.

"It's too late. Our fleet has been armed. The fighters in front have a very short range and are single-person. Most of them don’t have radio stations. They can’t guide the aircraft. Re-adjustment will waste a long time, even if we are done. Adjusting and releasing the reconnaissance aircraft will also affect our attack power." Betty shook her head and rejected the subordinate's suggestion.

　　 And at this moment, Thomas sent a signal stating that his fast fleet is willing to provide 16 seaplanes to provide reconnaissance for the fleet.

　　 "Thomas finally did something right." Betty whispered: "Send a signal to General Thomas~www.wuxiaspot.com~ and say that we agree with this plan and wish him every success."

This time Thomas’s disposal was really good. Not to mention that now, just in the early stage of World War II, cruisers or other fighter planes equipped with seaplanes are very important reconnaissance methods. They can effectively save the aircraft carrier’s aviation capabilities for attacks, such as Historically, during the naval battle on Midway Island, Japanese cruisers provided some assistance in reconnaissance. But now, in the case of very limited aviation capabilities of aircraft carriers, Thomas waterborne aircraft reconnaissance is naturally a very good solution.

　　 So, in the next ten minutes, 16 seaplanes took off one after the other towards the location where the German fleet was last spotted. According to the previous information, the distance between the two parties is about 50 nautical miles! This distance is very interesting, between being able to catch up or not being able to catch up! If the two sides are close, then Betty's aviation has a chance to attack, and if the other side is far away, then don't even think about fighting today!

　　 So far, although Thomas and Betty feel a little uncomfortable in the fighting situation, they are generally proceeding according to plan. However, 20 minutes after Thomas dispatched 16 seaplanes to perform the reconnaissance mission, a sudden situation caught the British by surprise, and even made Betty scared into a cold sweat! And because of this unexpected situation, the British immediately changed their combat plan, which led to a series of consequences!

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