RPAGF Chapter 392 [Struggle] and [Swordfish]
Chapter 392 [Struggle] and [Swordfish]
392 [Struggle] and [Swordfish]
The first batch of 35 P40 fighter jets have arrived at Jinxi Airport.
But Ye Qingshan ordered that all these fighter jets be hidden in a hangar dug in the mountains.
Don't get discovered by the devils.
Then, continue to wait for the arrival of follow-up bombers.
At the same time, supplies transported to the country via the Burma Road included the air force's most important bombs and fuel.
It will take at least a month before it can be delivered to Ye Qingshan.
A journey of more than 2,000 kilometers is really too long.
In an era when transportation is extremely inconvenient, transporting such long distances is not only time-consuming but also greatly increases the uncertainty factors.
Fortunately, many places in the southern part of the country had not yet fallen.
Ye Qingshan is in Wenzhou and can still receive these supplies.
However, the war will continue to deepen.
As the Japanese occupied more territory, Ye Qingshan was in southern Zhejiang and was in contact with the Nationalist troops in the central and western parts of the country.
May be cut off at any time.
"From a practical point of view, I have to open up the sea transportation line.
The Burma Road is not useful to me.”
Ye Qingshan looked at the map and shook his head.
For Ye Qingshan, whose base is close to the sea, it is most efficient to obtain external supplies by sea.
As for taking the Burma Road, it can only be used in this emergency situation.
It is highly likely that it will not work in the future.
"Then wait a month. I can afford it."
For this purpose, Ye Qingshan specially sent Zhou Xinghai with a regiment to personally meet up with his supply team.
“Xinghai, this trip is going to be long, be careful on the road.
We can buy a batch of mules and horses along the way for transportation."
Ye Qingshan instructed Zhou Xinghai.
Ye Qingshan was very clear about the road conditions of this era.
Especially when transporting so many supplies back from Huacheng in the southwest, cars simply cannot drive on the mountain roads.
On the contrary, mule carts are more useful.
"This time, you are to bring back the most important bombs and fuel.
The rest of the supplies will be shipped later.
This time, you have just found a suitable land transportation route from the southwest to southern Zhejiang.
In the future, it can be used when needed.”
Ye Qingshan could not guarantee that the coastal areas would no longer be blockaded by the Japanese naval fleet in the future.
In that case, the land transportation route would be from Siam to the southwest and then to southern Zhejiang.
Even if it's a long time, it's better than nothing.
"Commander, don't worry.
I know all this, and I will successfully transport the supplies back."
"Okay, let's go!"
Zhou Xinghai led this regiment and quickly moved westward through several provinces.
Fortunately, we have Ye Qingshan’s reputation and the support of the command from the headquarters.
Zhou Xinghai's group headed west and did not encounter any difficulties along the way.
Even so, it took them nearly ten days to reach Huacheng.
This is still a way out, and when he comes back, he will bring more supplies.
It will probably take twice as long, exactly one month round trip.
Just two days after Zhou Xinghai led his troops away, Ye Qingshan's last two waves of fighter planes in Huacheng were also piloted by Johnson and others.
All flew to Jinxi and Wanshan airports.
Ye Qingshan also went to greet him in person.
“Oh, General Ye.
We finally met.”
Ye Qingshan met his old friend, retired American Colonel Johnson, at Jinxi Airport.
At that time, Ye Qingshan was fighting hard in Jinling.
With the help of Ye Qingshan's father-in-law Joseph, Johnson became the commander of the International Flying Group.
Afterwards, he commanded the International Flying Group and fought several air battles with the Japanese Air Force in Jinling.
He made a huge contribution to Ye Qingshan's victory in the battle of Jinling.
However, Ye Qingshan and Johnson have never met each other.
Today, the two finally met.
"Colonel Johnson, welcome!
We are old friends.”
Ye Qingshan held Johnson's hand and said with a smile.
"Yes, the General is right.
We are indeed friends.”
This time, Ye Qingshan had fifty pilots who had just completed training.
However, Ye Qingshan still proposed to hire the group of retired British and American pilots under Johnson.
It is not only about increasing the number of pilots in Ye Qingshan's aviation team.
More importantly, these retired British and American pilots have rich combat experience.
Our own pilots are all novices and have never even experienced actual combat.
They need to be allowed to learn from the experience of these veteran pilots.
Johnson agreed without hesitation to Ye Qingshan's request for re-employment.
Johnson also knows that this is a job with such a good salary.
Apart from Ye Qingshan, he couldn't find anyone else in the whole world.
There are a total of thirty-two retired British and American pilots who came with Johnson this time.
Even Ye Qingshan heard.
Only half of these British and American pilots are actually retired.
The remaining half are temporarily retired.
They are all British pilots who participated in the last Nanjing operation.
They are used to receiving super high salaries that are ten times higher than what they earn here at Ye Qingshan.
Many British pilots could not accept being asked to go back to their original salaries.
So, he simply tried to retire on the spot and then joined Johnson's team.
Ye Qingshan exchanged a few polite words with Johnson and others.
Ye Qingshan was at the airport, beginning to look at the batch of second-hand fighter jets he had bought from the British this time.
Ye Qingshan purchased this batch of fifty second-hand fighter jets.
They were all bombers.
Moreover, they were all second-hand fighter planes that had served in the British army for three or four years.
Among them, these fifty second-hand bombers are the largest in number.
They were the Struggle II bombers and the Swordfish III bombers, with twenty and seventeen respectively.
Among them, the Struggle 2 bomber was first equipped by the British in 36 and has only been used for more than two years.
The Swordfish III bomber was first equipped by the British in 3.
It's been less than four years now and it's still pretty good.
These two bombers were considered to be bombers with good performance in the world before World War II.
The Fendou 2 bomber has a range of over 1600 kilometers and can carry one 227-kilogram bomb and four 110-kilogram bombs.
The Swordfish III bomber also has a range of over 3 kilometers.
This bomber is different from the Struggle bomber.
He could either carry a 700 kg large bomb or a 457 mm caliber aerial torpedo.
It can even carry eight 76.2mm rockets to carry out ground attacks.
It can be said that it is quite versatile.
What Ye Qingshan was interested in was this bomber's ability to carry aerial torpedoes.
In addition to these two models, there are some other second-hand bombers.
There is even an antique biplane, which was used by the British just to make up the number.
Ye Qingshan also accepted this situation.
"General, these second-hand bombers from the British are all old.
You might as well buy our new domestic bombers instead of them."
Johnson followed Ye Qingshan and made some comments while checking the fighter planes.
"Johnson, what do you mean by that? Are you trying to sow discord between us and General Ye?
How come these second-hand bombers of ours are so old?
These are all new products from the past two years, and the oldest one has only been used for less than three years.
Plus, we usually take good care of ourselves.
No difference from new one.
General Ye, don't listen to Johnson's nonsense. "
Later, another British retired major became unhappy when he heard what Johnson said.
He retorted.
Afraid of leaving a bad impression on Ye Qingshan.
They don't see many big sellers like Ye Qingshan.
The British sold this batch of second-hand fighter jets to Ye Qingshan at the same price.
Once they return to their country, they can purchase a new batch of the latest models of fighter jets and put them into service.
Not only did they complete the iterative replacement of their Air Force's fighter jets.
They can even make some money for their entire air force.
This business is so worth it.
Therefore, the purpose of this retired British major coming here is not only to accept Ye Qingshan's employment.
He was also ordered to contact Ye Qingshan and establish a good relationship with him.
In the future, let Ye Qingshan do more business with the British.
Therefore, at this time, the 32 hired pilots were divided into two factions: British and American.
Johnson was the chief of the Yankee pilots.
This British major named Ralph is the leader of the British pilots.
"You can't even blush when you say that, Ralph.
Look, even antiques from more than ten years ago have been sent here.
I was really afraid that he would disintegrate in mid-air."
Johnson pointed at the antique biplane at the airport and said mockingly.
“I’m not trying to sow discord.
I just can't bear to see you guys deceiving General Ye."
"you……"
Ralph was so angry that he was speechless for a moment.
He admitted that among the fifty bombers they sold to Ye Qingshan this time, the last thirteen were just to make up the number.
Even the top management included an antique biplane that was found and still able to fly.
It is even priced the same as the two bombers, 'Struggle' and 'Swordfish'.
It's really a bit of a scam.
But this is not something he can decide.
His identity determines that he must safeguard the interests of the British people.
"Johnson, you have to make your point clear today.
How did we deceive General Ye?
Today, if you don't explain the situation to me, I will duel with you."
"Duel? Come on.
Who is afraid of whom? "
Because of Ralph's sudden intervention, Johnson lost his voice in the international flight group.
Johnson has long been dissatisfied, and the conflict between the two sides is irreconcilable.
At this time, after seeing Ye Qingshan, the conflict between the two intensified.
Ye Qingshan checked this batch of second-hand bombers from the British.
Among them, the two bombers, Struggle and Swordfish, are in really good condition and do not look very old.
The British are indeed well maintained.
As for the other thirteen bombers, Ye Qingshan was too lazy to look at them.
He also knew that these were used by the British to make up the numbers.
However, Ye Qingshan didn't mind much.
The price of the bombers that Ye Qingshan bought this time was indeed a bit high.
But who could have provided Ye Qingshan with so many bombers in such a short time?
There is only the British family.
The other party also solved Ye Qingshan’s urgent problem.
It doesn't matter if you spend a little more money.
However, the quarrel between Johnson and Ralph attracted Ye Qingshan's attention.
(As usual, tomorrow is the end of the month, I will take a day off.
This is a good opportunity for me to think about the following plot.)