Warlords: Rising from the Northwest Border and Sweeping Across the Powers

Chapter 1179 Ace Formation

Heijiang Military Airport, China Air Force Command Post.

&34；报告师长，&34；通讯官转身对李哈曼说道，&34；沙俄的米格-3编队正在高空骚扰我们的轰炸机。&34；

Li Harman frowned slightly and made a quick decision: "Order the Thunderbolt formation to continue the bombing mission. Let our ace formation go out to clear the high-altitude threats."

"Understood, commander." The communications officer immediately passed the order on.

不久后，跑道上响起了喷气引擎的轰鸣声。十二架&34；飞燕&34；喷气战斗机率先滑出机库，紧随其后的是十架&34；毁灭者&34；重型战斗机、六架&34；大黄蜂&34；重型战斗机，以及六架福克-沃尔夫 Ta 152H高空战斗机。

"Feiyan 34 called the command center," the voice of Major Chen, the commander of the ace formation, rang out on the radio, "We are ready and taxiing."

"Received," Li Haman replied, "The target is the MiG-34 formation at high altitude. Pay attention to cooperation and resolve the battle quickly."

"I understand," Major Chen replied confidently, "We will let them know what it means to be the real overlord of the sky."

十二架&34；飞燕&34；喷气战斗机率先升空，喷气引擎的强大推力让它们迅速爬升到高空。紧随其后的是&34；毁灭者&34；和&34；大黄蜂&34；重型战斗机，它们的任务是提供火力支援。

&34；发现目标，&34；飞燕2号报告，&34；米格-3编队在米高度，正在骚扰我们的轰炸机。&34；

"Attention everyone," Major Chen ordered, "The Flying Swallow formation dives from high altitude, with the Destroyer and Hornet providing cover. The Ta 34H is responsible for intercepting possible reinforcements."

The "Flying Swallow" formation quickly split into four groups and attacked the MiG-34 from different directions. The speed advantage of the jet fighter was fully demonstrated at this moment.

&34；目标距离1500米，&34；飞燕3号报告，&34；1200米，1000米，开火！&34；

The flames of the machine guns intertwined in the sky, and the MiG-3 formation was caught off guard and forced to disperse and evade. Two MiG-3s were hit and fell with black smoke.

"Destroyer 34, target locked, fire!" The heavy fighter's firepower was even more fierce, with 1mm cannons and rockets fired at the same time, and two more MiG-34s were shot down.

&34；大黄蜂1号，注意左翼，&34；陈少校提醒，&34；有两架米格-3试图绕到我们后方。&34；

"Understood," Hornet 34 quickly adjusted its position, "Target locked, fire!"

Under the fierce attack of the Chinese ace formation, the MiG-3 formation was defeated step by step. The Ta 152H high-altitude fighters were on alert in higher airspace to ensure that there were no other enemy aircraft reinforcements.

&34；飞燕1号呼叫指挥部，&34；陈少校报告，&34；我们已经击落四架米格-3，击伤三架。敌机正在撤退。&34；

"Well done," Lee Harman's voice was full of satisfaction, "Keep on guard and make sure the bomber returns safely."

In the sky, China's ace formation regrouped and continued to patrol over the battlefield. The victory in this air battle once again proved the strong strength and superb skills of the Chinese Air Force.

Vladivostok, the Russian Far East Air Force Base.

At dawn, the entire base was in ruins. The Chinese Air Force's air strike plan was precise and deadly, dealing a heavy blow to Tsarist Russia.

Huge craters were everywhere on the runway, and several I-16 fighters that had not yet taken off were blown into twisted metal wreckage. The roof of the hangar was blown open, revealing the destroyed fighter planes and equipment inside.

"Quick! Push this Pe-34 into the bunker!" The ground crew was busy in the rubble, trying to salvage the aircraft that was still usable.

"The oil depot is on fire!" a soldier shouted in horror, "Go put out the fire!"

Not far away, a huge oil depot was burning fiercely, with thick smoke billowing up. Several soldiers desperately used fire extinguishers to put out the fire, but the fire was out of control.

"The headquarters was blown through!" An officer reported palely, "The communication equipment was completely destroyed and we can't contact the front line!"

On the other side of the base, the anti-aircraft positions were also severely damaged. The anti-aircraft guns were blown to pieces, the barrels were twisted and deformed, and the ammunition boxes were scattered all over the ground.

"Damn it!" Colonel Kuznetsov stood in front of the ruins of the headquarters, his face full of anger and helplessness, "How did they break through our defense line?!"

"Sir," a staff officer came running to report, "we have lost at least 34 fighter planes and the airport facilities are almost completely destroyed."

"How many fighters can still fly?" Kuznetsov asked anxiously.

&34；不到10架，&34；参谋无奈地摇头，&34；而且油料和弹药都严重不足。&34；

"Send a message to Moscow," Kuznetsov said through gritted teeth. "We need urgent reinforcements and supplies."

At the same time, the city of Vladivostok was also affected. Several stray bullets hit the buildings in the city, causing considerable damage. Citizens panicked and rushed to the streets, looking for shelters everywhere.

"Hurry into the air-raid shelter!" Amid the sirens, the soldiers directed the citizens to evacuate to a safe area.

This air raid not only dealt a heavy blow to the Russian air force, but also dealt a heavy blow to its morale. The precise strikes and powerful firepower of the Chinese Air Force put the Russian defense line in jeopardy.

"We must reassess China's air force strength," Kuznetsov told his staff, "Their tactics and equipment are far beyond our expectations."

In this air raid, the Russian Far East Air Force base was almost completely destroyed. The victory of the Chinese Air Force was not only a military success, but also a strategic blow to Russia.

Heijiang Military Airport, Air Force Command Post.

&34；&39；雷霆&39；编队呼叫指挥部，&34；轰炸机联队长的声音传来，&34；任务完成，请求返航。&34；

Li Haman immediately connected the communication: "Please report the results of the battle."

&34;Report to the division commander, the first wave of raid:

- Destroyed 3 enemy airport runways

- Destroyed approximately 30 ground-based fighter planes

- Destroyed 4 hangar facilities

- Hit 2 fuel depots and 3 ammunition depots

- Destroy 5 air defense positions

- Destroyed 12 anti-aircraft guns&34;

&34;The second wave of attack:

- Destroy the enemy command center

- Paralyze communication facilities

- Destroyed 2 radar stations

- Destroyed 3 supply warehouses&34;

&34；&39；利剑&39；编队报告，&34；战斗机联队长插话，&34；空战击落敌机：

- 16 I-16 fighters

- 153 I-8 biplanes

- 3 MiG-4 high-altitude fighters

- 2 Pe-2 bombers&34;

"Long Sword" formation replenishment, our battle losses:

- 109 Bf-2s were slightly damaged and both were able to return home on their own

- 190 Fw-1 slightly damaged

- One Ju-87 was hit in the tail wing, but it did not affect its flight

- He-111 was not damaged&34;

"Ace formation reporting," Major Chen's voice sounded, "All are safe. We suggest returning immediately, as some fighters have less than 34 minutes of fuel left."

李哈曼快速在作战地图上做着标记：&34；各编队注意，按照预定航线分批返航。&39；飞燕&39；和Ta 152H继续护航，其他编队立即返回。&34；

&34;Got it!&34;

&34；&39；雷霆&39；编队补充，&34；轰炸机联队长说，&34；我们在轰炸时发现，敌军在符拉迪沃斯托克东北方向似乎有新的机场在建设。建议派侦察机进一步确认。&34；

"Received," Lee Harman replied, "This intelligence is very important. Return first, and we will send the SR-34 for reconnaissance tomorrow."

"Attention, all formations!" Lee Hamman gave the final order, "Keep radio silence and follow the rules for returning home. Don't relax because of the victory. You have all made great contributions to today's victory!"

&34;Yes!&34;

As the order was issued, fighter planes began to turn around. The silver fleet shone in the morning light and flew towards the Heijiang base. This operation not only struck the enemy's military facilities, but more importantly, it defeated the combat effectiveness of the Russian Far East Air Force, creating favorable conditions for the subsequent ground offensive.