Chapter 1938 Storm VS Lightning One
From the point of view of timing, Ruprecht chose a very good time. After confirming through various channels that the British Air Force would make a last-ditch effort, Ruprecht did not choose to consume the British army through internal combat. Air force, and then launch air strikes to kill the opponent, and then launch strategic air strikes on lines of communication and ground facilities. Instead, he chose a plan to almost start a confrontation with the British! 2 to 3 days after the British launched a large-scale air strike on the German lines of communication, the Luftwaffe launched an attack on the British Air Force!
When someone asked why he didn't wait until the British Air Force was exhausted for a round before attacking, the prince replied: "The fighter force of the British Air Force has already lost a lot. Now, we are facing the British Air Force. It’s not the same force it was. It’s more properly called the Army and Navy Combined Air Force now.”
"Actually, the previous army air force has been gradually wiped out with the fierce fighting. The British fighter force has suffered the most, and it is also the most difficult to replenish. Now the threat is not great. Although the air force recruited from the navy is indeed The number of British aircraft has been expanded, but it is a pity that most of the air force from the navy is responsible for aviation reconnaissance, bombing and patrol missions. Real fighter units are rare. So from the air, even if we do not consume the British this time , the pressure on the fighter force we face will not be great."
"As far as the actual layout is concerned, due to the current level of aviation technology, the aircraft's in-depth attack capability is very limited, so the air force configuration of both sides can be divided into wartime state and truce state. In normal times, when no attack is launched, the frontline In addition to leaving some fighter units, the bomber units are deployed in the rear to defend against the opponent's strikes through distance. Only when the attack is launched, the bomber units will enter the front-line airport in large numbers! This is when the British attack. At the same time, it is also the most vulnerable time. At this time, the sharp sword of the British can indeed pierce our blood vessels. And our epee can easily slit the opponent's throat!"
The British's lightning offensive launched as planned. In this battle, Marshal Trenchard concentrated 1,400 various aircraft to launch an attack, including about 300 fighters and 270 single-engine fighters/light bombers like DH9. or so, while most of the rest are bombers like 0. The proportion of British bombers has increased slightly! No way, who made the navy mostly bombers....
But this time, the number of V1500, the former overlord of the air, is pitifully small. There are no more than 80 visually. There is very little left of the Army Air Corps. And the navy is holding onto the most important long-range aviation power in their hands like protecting their lifeblood! Even Churchill threatened that unless the cabinet changed the commander from him to the fleet, he would never want to take these precious V1500s from the navy!
This time, the British did what they could, with the speed of lightning but not the lethality of lightning! When Trenchard sent the following air force combat training, he emphasized that the safety of the pilots and aircraft should be put in the first place. Not only did they not go back to attack the areas where the Germans were heavily defending, but the bomber units were also required to carry less bombs and more bulletproof steel plates. And a huge arc limits the combat range of the British Air Force. In short, this operation can be regarded as a short assault with limited shallow depth.
"The thunder is loud, but the rain is small." This is General Harrell's evaluation of the British air strike after the British Air Force launched the air strike. "I can't believe that some squadrons of the once heroic British bomber force did not carry bombs in this air raid but only used machine guns to shoot the road! Their predecessors should be ashamed of the performance of these ineffective guys!"
"All right,
That being the case, we don't have to wait for the cunning foxes who are always unwilling to be tricked, just attack their lairs directly. Attention, this time, don't let go of the British field airport, our goal is to kill their planes and pilots instead of airport buildings and runways! said Ruprecht.
April 5, 1914. When the sun rises again. Behind the front line of the Allied Powers, hundreds of various aircraft are ready to go. After the pilots had breakfast, they boarded their planes. After blessing each other and having dinner together, with the roar of the engine, the planes entered the runway one by one and prepared to take off.
The British Air Force really deserves to be the most powerful enemy of the German Air Force. Even in a weak situation, their tactical arrangements and arrangements are still very organized. When attacking the Germans, the British themselves were also thinking about what to do if the Germans were going to smash the nests and take out the eggs that day.
There are two main ways for the British to deal with it. The first point is to disperse the fleet as much as possible. Under normal circumstances, fighter jets are deployed on temporary and field airfields. These airfields are usually located next to woods or in hilly areas, and it is difficult to be found after being covered with camouflage. The British even deployed a fighter squadron in two field locations, even if they were attacked, they would not suffer too much loss.
And what about the bomber force that cannot be dispersed? (Bombers need longer runways and complete ground facilities. Therefore, they must rely on better infrastructure and maintenance, and bombers must attack in groups to be safe. At this time, the radio level of the aircraft is not very reliable, so bombers are generally centralized deployment.)
Deploying as many anti-aircraft guns as possible is one way, and the British will also deploy inflatable models at some airports as false targets to confuse opponents. If you directly A without careful investigation, then it is estimated that at least half of the bombs will be thrown on those inflatable models!
However, in the face of the cunning fox, the Germans responded like this! The Germans formed a special air combat group in a targeted manner. They are composed of fighter jets, long-range reconnaissance planes and bombers. At the same time, guided and assisted by the ground base station located on the front line, air strikes were launched against the scattered British air force and ground communication lines, and even the British fleet in the English Channel!
Even if the British disperse their operations, even if Marshal Trenchard wants to preserve his strength, in this era, bombers still have to be used in a centralized manner. After all, bombers like the FB27 normally carry only 1 ton of bombs. Putting it into World War II is the level of a fighter-bomber.... There are some cowards who shoot with machine guns, but most British bombers still attack with bombs. Otherwise, there will be no output at all.
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