AWB Chapter 334: Fighter Squadron Attacks
Chapter 334: Fighter Squadron Attacks
The next day, morning light broke.
Qi Tongwei got up early, put on a neat military uniform, sorted out every detail in front of the mirror, and then strode out of the room.
Then he led the staff to the independent brigade to carry out selection work and reorganize the independent brigade.
Li Yunlong immediately expressed his full cooperation with the column's reorganization, as he knew this was for the future of the troops.
"Commissar Qi, all officers and soldiers of the independent brigade will go all out to ensure that the reorganization goes smoothly."
Next, more than 8 people from the independent brigade began a vigorous selection operation. The heavy combined brigade only needs a staff of 3 people, so more than 5 soldiers will be screened out.
This news caused quite a stir in the army, but every soldier knew that this was an opportunity to improve themselves and also a challenge.
At the same time, Li Dakang also acted quickly.
The number of weapons, ammunition and transportation equipment required by the heavy combined brigade is very large, so all personnel in the logistics department must go all out to provide sufficient logistical support for the heavy combined brigade that is about to be formed.
"We must develop a new logistics support system plan to ensure the smooth operation of the heavy armored combined brigade," Li Dakang emphasized at a meeting of the Logistics Department.
A week later, the selection of the independent brigade was completed, and the 3 selected soldiers will become part of the independent column's heavy combined brigade.
They will then undergo more rigorous training and related studies.
Since it is a fully mechanized force, soldiers in each squad must master certain skills, such as driving and maintenance. These are very important skills that enable them to quickly resolve mechanical failures when fighting alone in the field.
The training of these skills has become the focus of training, and every soldier is working hard to learn, hoping to become the best in the army.
As for the 50,000 soldiers who were not selected, they continued to remain as they were and were redistributed to various small bases for garrison.
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4 month 21 day.
In the early morning at the field airport in the Wild Wolf Mountain, the air is fresh and slightly chilly.
The Air Force's 12 jet fighters were neatly lined up on the airport runway.
The flight team leader Li Xiuwen led 11 pilots to stand neatly on the runway, ready to receive the inspection from the column commander.
Behind them, forty or fifty ground crew members were inspecting the fighter planes in a tense and orderly manner, loading them with machine gun ammunition and aerial bombs.
Rows of machine gun bullets were loaded into the bullet bay inside the belly of the aircraft. Each fighter plane could carry 2000 rounds of machine gun bullets. Its combat power was extremely terrifying, twice the amount of ammunition carried by propeller fighters.
After the review, the flying brigade will take the initiative to launch an air strike on the Japanese air force at Taiyuan Airport and destroy the enemy's airport.
This is an important mission and an opportunity to demonstrate the strength of the Air Force.
On the runway, a young pilot standing next to Li Xiuwen said excitedly: "Captain, when will the commander come? I can't wait. I want to take off right now to bomb the Japanese. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time."
After hearing this, the surrounding pilots nodded in agreement.
Everyone was very eager to fly advanced jet fighters and destroy the Japanese air force.
With the performance of jet fighters, the Japanese air force was no match for them at all, and they were fully confident that they could hunt down the Japanese planes in the air.
Li Xiuwen smiled and said, "Don't worry, the commander has already set off and will arrive at the airport soon."
Then, his tone became serious: "Everyone, stand up straight and cheer up. Don't let the commander think that we have no energy and spirit."
"Yes, Captain."
The 11 pilots quickly stood up and formed a straight line.
7 o'clock in the morning.
Gao Da, Qi Tongwei, Li Dakang and other senior leaders of the independent column rode horses to the field airport.
As soon as everyone entered the airport, they were attracted by the 12 jet fighters parked there, especially the huge aerial bombs mounted under the belly of the planes, which made people shudder at the sight.
As soon as Gaoda dismounted, Li Xiuwen immediately trotted forward and saluted, "Reporting to the commander, all members of the flight brigade are ready, please review."
"Well, let's take a look at our pilots."
Gao Da, Qi Tongwei and others walked towards the runway, where 11 pilots in flight suits stood in a neat row.
Their figures looked particularly heroic in the morning light.
When Gundam walked in front of the crowd, the 11 pilots quickly saluted and shouted, "Comrade Commander, good morning."
Gundam nodded with great satisfaction: "Good, comrades."
Looking at the team of pilots in front of him, Gundam couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Now the independent column also has its own air force. It has not been easy along the way.
He remembered the initial difficulties of the Independent Column and the soldiers who persisted in fighting under difficult conditions.
Today, they not only have their own air force, but also advanced jet fighters.
Li Xiuwen stood beside Gaoda and asked, "Commander, after the review, the flight squadron will launch an air strike on Taiyuan Airport."
Gundam nodded after hearing this. He knew that the current flight brigade had already passed the flight training stage, and the only way to continue to accumulate combat experience was through actual combat.
"Captain Li, for the next flight squadron operation, you, as the squadron leader, must bring the 11 pilots back safely and intact."
"Yes, Commander. I will ensure that the mission is completed." Li Xuwen answered loudly.
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10 minute later.
Li Xiuwen trotted over to the pilots and shouted, "All pilots, please take notice. Get on the plane immediately, check the instruments, and prepare to take off for combat."
"Yes, Captain."
The 11 pilots quickly turned around and ran towards their fighter planes.
They climbed aboard, sat in the cockpit, and quickly checked the aircraft's instruments.
Their fingers raced across the dashboard, checking every button, every indicator light, making sure everything was functioning properly.
When everything was ready, all the pilots closed the fighter's cabin covers.
Li Xuwen sat in the cockpit and picked up the radio beside him.
His voice rang out clearly on the radio: "Attention all pilots, please report your situation, Over."
"Unit 1 is ready. Over."
"Unit 2 is ready. Over."
"........."
Reports from other pilots continued to come over the radio.