Chapter 2215: Liming One

Compared with the rich German cuisine of the officers and soldiers of the High Seas Fleet, Earl Spey and his men enjoyed American combat meals. There was no way. After leaving the Mediterranean, the daily diet of the officers and soldiers of this fleet was provided by the Americans. After the war, those with good things had specifically compared the diet of the Spey Fleet and the High Seas Fleet before the decisive battle, and caused some controversy within the Navy. However, no matter what, the Spey Fleet officers and soldiers agreed that perhaps the Americans’ dietary tastes are somewhat different. Unique, but the level is very high!

At the same time, in distant Norway, dozens of airports are busy scenes. At the end of the runway of an airport, eight K8T long-range reconnaissance aircraft are ready to take off. They were originally used to hold bombs. The cabin was replaced with an oil tank, and the squadron leader felt that it was not enough, so an extra 800L auxiliary fuel tank was hung on the side of the wing root!

　　 "The radio equipment has been inspected and the cipher machine is working normally," the telegraph operator said.

　　 "The aircraft engine is normal, and the fuel supply is normal." said the mechanic who had just checked the temporarily installed fuel tank from the bomb bay.

　　 "The field is emptied and ready to take off." Outside the plane, several ground crew members signaled.

　　 "Everything is ready, captain, including our lunch!" After checking the aircraft's equipment for the last time, a German pilot said while closing the door.

"In fact, lunch is superfluous. Today, we will witness a miracle in the history of naval warfare. It will make you forget about lunch." The captain smiled and said, and then accompanied by the take-off order, the huge K8T long-range patrol aircraft Start sliding on the track. After dozens of seconds, accompanied by the huge roar of the engine, the bomber flew into the sky like a dragon.

In the apron area, dozens of K8 bombers specifically responsible for attack are also undergoing refueling and loading operations. Such a huge range has forced this aircraft with a bomb load of nearly 3 tons to reduce a lot of ammunition. In the end, this The highest-level aircraft in World War I could only carry one torpedo weighing more than 700 kilograms or two 500KG bombs.

The German navy and air force have been prepared, and at this time, the British are also preparing for the final battle. Two hours before dawn, the Thomas fleet finally arrived at the designated confluence position, and the destroyers on the own side and the destroyers outside the large fleet were carried out by light signals. After the identity verification, the Thomas Fleet and the Grand Fleet merged. Ten minutes later, Thomas and Betty stepped on the deck of the flagship Iron Duke of the Grand Fleet for the last time, and saw their old boss, Admiral Jericho, for the last time.

　　 "Your Excellency Commander, we intercepted the German telegram and determined the location. They are 25 nautical miles southeast of us!" A military officer responsible for intelligence reported.

　　 "25 nautical miles? There is still more than an hour before dawn, and we are completely in time!" Admiral Thomas said eagerly. Sailing at the Jericho fleet's speed of 18 knots, and subtracting the engagement distance of the main guns up and down 16 kilometers after the two sides met, the time is slightly richer. In Thomas' view, in the dark, it was obviously a very lucky thing that the two fleets were able to get so close before the battle. Distance just number. It seems that the **** of war is on the side of the British this time.

"If we send a seaplane now, we can fly over the German fleet in 45 minutes if we are lucky. Then we can follow them! At dawn, guide all our aviation forces to entangle the opponent, and then drag the high seas fleet into The state of engagement!" Betty is also very satisfied with the current situation. In his opinion, today's start is very good, which is a good sign!

With the current state of the British aircraft carrier squadron, it is naturally impossible to cause much damage to the German fleet by itself, but it is still possible to disrupt the formation and slow down the opponent. After all, no commander with great heart can face the crowd. When the bombers and torpedo planes are still flying in a dense rectangular formation, right? In the eyes of Jericho and others, the artillery battle of the large fleet should still have an advantage, after all, the large fleet still has 32 capital ships. The German Navy has only 23 battleships! The British fleet has nearly 40% more battleships! Although there are 10 dreadnought battleships and battlecruisers among these 32 capital ships...

"Well, we do have the best state of engagement now. There will not be in the past, and there will be no better engagement situation in the future. Therefore, today, we are going to have a decisive battle with our old enemy from the mainland! Those who will receive the favor of Poseidon and the reward of the God of War!" Jericho took a deep breath and said solemnly: "So, I hope every soldier can perform his duties for the British Empire in today's battle!"

　　 "All for the empire, all for the Royal Navy!" The subordinate officers made a loud cry!

　　 "Very good, now, all fleet commanders, except Betty and Thomas, are back to their respective combat positions, ready to fight!" Jericho said.

"You seem to have something to say?" When there were only three people left in the conference room, he glanced at Jericho, who was worried in his eyes, and Thomas hesitated and said ~www.wuxiaspot.com~Commander Your Excellency, we actually don't need to worry. The naval aircraft carrier squadron guarantees that even if all fighters are eliminated, we will drag the German fleet, let our battleships get close enough and smash them! "Betty said very firmly.

"I believe that each of you will do your best to fight this war, but I still have some worry in my heart. We know the position of the High Seas Fleet, but we don't know the position of the Spey Fleet. What if the Germans are not in the middle? What if the Spey fleet has thrown off its target and is coming here?" Jericho said.

　　 "This is impossible. We are all dispatching in the dark. The target is still performing its duties. Unless God is a German, they can't see through it." Thomas said.

"Well, maybe I'm too worried, but in order to deal with the worst case, I will leave some seaplanes and auxiliary warships to form a cordon on the west side of the fleet. If the Spey fleet appears and we If you still have not gained an absolute advantage on the battlefield, I hope you can withdraw to the homeland immediately, decisively, and without hesitation! The other warships of the Great Fleet will buy time for you! That's it! Don’t refute, repeat my order, swear Will execute my order and return to my fleet!"

　　 Jericho didn't want to give them time to explain and argue. At this moment, Jericho fully explained what a military chief is called. That is, I gave the order, and you just execute it!

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