PFC Chapter 256: I used three machine guns to shoot down a Japanese fighter plane. You should learn from
Chapter 256: I used three machine guns to shoot down a Japanese fighter plane. You should learn from
After receiving Colonel Sasaki's request for help, Major General Fujita immediately led 16 Type bombers and quickly climbed to an altitude of meters. After that, he adjusted the direction and ordered the First Bomber Squadron to fly over the Independent Regiment's air defense position first and drop bombs. The Second Bomber Squadron followed closely and continued to drop bombs. As for the dive bomber squadron, it would wait on the periphery for the time being, and start dive bombing after suppressing the Independent Regiment's air defense firepower.
There was nothing wrong with Major General Fujita's response, but it was exactly what Lin Zhenhua wanted. However, when Lin Zhenhua discovered that the Japanese did not descend in altitude when dropping bombs, he knew that the Japanese had not completely fallen into the trap and were still very cautious.
"Old Li, the Japs have not been completely fooled. According to my estimation, their bomb dropping altitude should be above 6,000 meters. Even if our anti-aircraft guns can reach it, the power of the shells will be greatly weakened by that time. The Japs are more cunning than we imagined. Their commander is extremely cautious. It seems that it will be quite difficult to wipe out all of their fighter planes today!" Lin Zhenhua said solemnly.
Li Yunlong looked at the sky and knew that what Lin Zhenhua said was the truth. Even if they could capture all the Japanese fighter planes today, the troops would still suffer huge losses. Fortunately, Lin Zhenhua had temporarily withdrawn the anti-aircraft rocket company for safety reasons, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable!
"College students, since the Japanese want to test us, let's show our strength and force them to fight us. Only by doing so can we truly win the initiative in the war!"
Lin Zhenhua felt that what Li Yunlong said made a lot of sense. There was nothing much to say at this time. All he could do was to use his strength to speak. The Japanese devils didn't recognize anything these days but artillery shells and bullets. The greater the number, the higher the recognition of the Japanese devils would be!
The two men increased the speed of their shooting, and as bombs fell into the air defense positions, they caused considerable casualties. A total of three anti-aircraft guns and six anti-aircraft machine guns were destroyed. In an instant, a gap about 500 meters wide appeared in the southeast direction, and the Japanese fighter planes trapped inside quickly fled.
Seeing the high accuracy of the bombing by the First Bomber Squadron, Major General Fujita immediately ordered the Second Bomber Squadron to start dropping bombs. However, the Second Bomber Squadron was not so lucky. A strong wind blew in the distance, so that in the end only three or four bombs fell into the anti-aircraft positions, and only four Czech light machine guns were destroyed.
The two very different bombing results made Major General Fujita immediately realize that this was caused by the excessive altitude. The higher the bomber's bombing altitude, the lower the accuracy. Just now, the First Bomber Squadron risked descending to an altitude of 6,000 meters to drop bombs, while the Second Bomber Squadron maintained an altitude of 8,000 meters when dropping bombs. Coupled with the influence of the strong wind below, this situation is very normal.
"The first bomber group will set the bombing altitude to 6,000 meters, 4,000 meters, and 3,000 meters, and continue to use the gradient bombing method. The second bomber group will follow closely behind and drop bombs at altitudes of 6,000 meters, 4,000 meters, and 2,000 meters!"
"Colonel Sasaki, I need your full support. You must order your fighter pilots to suppress the firepower of the Chinese air defense forces. I have decided to have two bomber squadrons lower their altitude and take the risk to implement the bombing plan!"
"We only have half of our bombs left. We have to keep 20% for bombing Xiaoyunling. We can only carry out two more rounds of bombing before we withdraw from the battle!"
Colonel Sasaki immediately understood what Major General Fujita meant. He immediately led his two fighter squadrons and increased the output of firepower in an attempt to suppress the independent regiment's anti-aircraft firepower.
Lin Zhenhua immediately determined that the Japanese bomber was planning to drop bombs again, and gave the order in an excited tone: "Hit three in advance, the Japanese bomber is about to arrive, the anti-aircraft guns are aimed at the Japanese bombers, and the anti-aircraft machine guns are responsible for dealing with the Japanese Zero fighters. Hit them hard and make sure to knock down a few Japanese planes!"
"Tell the anti-aircraft rocket company to hold steady. I have already prepared the launchers for them. They only need to place the rockets on them and they can launch. Now is not the time for them to take action. When all the Japanese bombers come down, they will be truly needed!"
It’s not that Lin Zhenhua didn’t want to use the anti-aircraft rocket company. It’s just that the modified anti-aircraft rockets had a maximum range of only 2200 meters and could only deal with low-altitude targets. This was because new explosives were used, otherwise the range would only be more than 1000 meters.
Lin Zhenhua used it to deal with the Japanese Zero fighters and dive bombers. In fact, up to now, the threat of the Japanese Zero fighters to the independent regiment has been very small. As long as they do not leave the defensive position, the Japanese Zero fighters will not be able to play much of a role. What really gives Lin Zhenhua a headache is the Japanese dive bombers. This is the type of aircraft that caused the most casualties to the independent regiment. This is because the number of Japanese equipment is small, otherwise the steel fortifications on the Xiaoyunling position would have been bombed long ago. Even if Lin Zhenhua is more capable of repairing it, he cannot repair it in battle. This is a weapon that can truly change the current situation of the war.
"Old Li, our real target for today hasn't come into play yet, so we have to stay calm. As long as we can take down the Japanese dive bombers, today's air defense battle will not be in vain!"
Li Yunlong knew that what Lin Zhenhua said was the truth. Once the Japanese lost their dive bombers, the two men would not be able to take them seriously with the horizontal bombers in their hands. The anti-aircraft guns in their hands were enough to deal with them.
"College student, just command with confidence. Although I, Li Yunlong, have never eaten pork, I have seen pigs run. I have fought in these air defense battles and have accumulated a lot of experience. I have also learned a lot of tricks. I will not act on impulse!"
While the two men were chatting, they kept their eyes on the Zero fighters that were attacking everywhere in the sky. A large amount of firepower was poured down, and soon one of the Japanese Zero fighters was attacked by the two men!
"Old Li, your lead time is too small. Adjust the lead time to six and drive the Japanese fighter planes towards me. I am already prepared and can definitely shoot down this Japanese Zero fighter within a minute!" Lin Zhenhua roared loudly.
While adjusting the lead time, Li Yunlong responded, "College student, I have already made the adjustments here. I will drive the Japanese fighter planes over to you now! Don't you call yourself the Northwest Artillery God? This time, let me see your true strength!"
A smile appeared on Lin Zhenhua's lips. He adjusted the lead value to one, took a deep breath, and fired hundreds of shells in less than 30 seconds, directly blowing up a Japanese Zero fighter driven by Li Yunlong.
Lin Zhenhua quickly adjusted the position of the muzzle and began to aim at the next Japanese fighter plane. He said arrogantly, "Sir, I'm not bragging. I didn't get the title of Northwest Artillery God out of my mouth. I earned it through hard work! With this title, no one in our independent regiment dares to deny it!"
If he was not adjusting the muzzle of the anti-aircraft gun, Li Yunlong would definitely give Lin Zhenhua a thumbs up. He didn't expect that this kid was not bragging just now. The Zero fighter that he locked was actually shot down. He really did what he said. Even he, Li Yunlong, had to admit his admiration.
However, Li Yunlong was not someone who would easily admit defeat. He pretended not to care and replied, "College student, your skills are still inferior to mine. I'm not bragging to you. Back then, I used three light machine guns to shoot down a fighter plane of the Japanese. You still have to learn from me!"
Lin Zhenhua locked onto a Japanese Zero fighter again. While firing, he angrily cursed, "Old Li, you'd better stop bragging in front of me. We've been together for several months in the clothing factory. I don't know what kind of person you are. Don't even think before you brag. If you have the ability, shoot down a Japanese fighter plane for me. Bragging is useless. I never pay attention to what others say, I only pay attention to what they do."
"Old Li, you brag even more than I do, but you made up a rumor about me, saying that I lied about the death of a Japanese soldier. It was you who spread the rumor. If a soldier asked me about this directly, how would you let me answer? Do you think I should tell the truth?"
Li Yunlong laughed and replied, "College student, this matter is not my fault. It was you who said it, and I didn't exaggerate! But you are really bold in fighting. You dared to be distracted and chat with me!"
Lin Zhenhua replied with a serious face: "Old Li, we have to do this. The losses of our air defense forces in the first two times were too severe. Many air defense fighters have developed a fear of the Japanese fighter planes. I can only use this nonchalant way to tell them that the Japanese fighter planes are nothing to be afraid of. Everything is under our control!"
Li Yunlong then understood why Lin Zhenhua specifically asked him to cooperate with him before the war. After the battle started and the situation was under control, the two chatted for a while. It turned out that this was the purpose. These days he was busy defending the Xiaoyunling position every day, and he also had to take time to pay attention to the Xiaobaozhuang position. He really didn't know that the air defense force had such a big problem.
"College student, I think the soldiers have regained their energy and are fully in combat mode. No wonder they were so listless at the beginning, completely losing the domineering attitude they had before the battle. Originally, this matter was under the charge of Lao Zhao, but Lao Zhao is completely unable to get away now!"
"There is still no news about this guy Lao Xing. The Japanese are now conducting a large-scale sweep throughout the entire Shanxi Province. He has no way to continue recruiting soldiers. I think he is probably stuck on the road. But this guy is very smart. I feel very relieved to hand over the team to him!"
Lin Zhenhua also nodded in agreement and said, "Old Xing is indeed a very steady person. Old Li, drive the Japanese fighter planes towards us. We can't let it escape under our noses. Let it see how powerful we are!"
Li Yunlong's hands were not slow, and he followed Lin Zhenhua's instructions, but he cursed unmercifully: "College student, you son of a bitch, you are stealing my credit again. I don't know how many times you have stolen my credit. It's really f*cking aggrieved!"