EBE Chapter 823: Flooding the 7th Army and Blowing up the Changbo Reservoir
Chapter 823: Flooding the 7th Army and Blowing up the Changbo Reservoir
As the night deepened, the temporary airport near Saga Port was brightly lit, and a tense and orderly atmosphere permeated every corner.
Chen Tong stood in front of the window of the command room, staring into the distance, with the phone in his hand pressed against his ear: "Division Commander Zhang Lin, this is Chen Tong. There is an urgent mission that needs to be carried out immediately by your Air Force Third Aviation Division."
Zhang Lin's voice rang out quickly on the other end of the phone, with a soldier's unique competence and decisiveness: "General Chen, please give me your instructions!"
"I need you to carry bombs with the greatest destructive power and target the Changbo Reservoir in the Sichuan area. This is a critical operation and must be ensured to succeed." Chen Tong's words revealed unquestionable authority.
Zhang Lin's eyes shone when he heard this, and then he answered firmly: "Understood, Commander Chen! Our Third Aviation Division will definitely live up to your trust and complete the mission successfully."
After hanging up the phone, Zhang Lin quickly walked into the command center, picked up the intercom, and spoke in a steady and powerful voice: "Youlong Bomber Squadron, immediately enter combat readiness! For this mission, we will carry four 'Mother of Bombs' and twelve 'Grand Slam' bombs, and the target is directly aimed at the Changbo Reservoir. We must ensure that we hit the target with one strike and blow up the flood control dam!"
"Youlong Squadron received the order, execute immediately!" The pilots' response came from the walkie-talkie.
Following Zhang Lin's order, the entire temporary airport became busy in an instant. The ground crew quickly mounted the powerful bombs on the Youlong bomber, each of which was enough to make the earth tremble and the mountains and rivers change color. The pilots nervously carried out the final pre-flight check to ensure that every detail was foolproof.
"Attention all crews, the take-off time is set at 2 a.m., when the wind speed will be the lowest and visibility will be the best, which is the best time to carry out the mission." Zhang Lin's voice spread throughout the airport through the command center's broadcasting system. Every word revealed his meticulous planning and careful arrangements for this operation.
As time passed, the night grew darker, but the pilots of the Youlong Bomber Squadron were in high spirits. They had only one goal - to blow up the Changbo Reservoir and contribute their own part to the victory of the war.
The squadron leader of the Youlong Squadron, Air Force Major Gong Jiang, was wearing a neat flight suit and standing in front of the bomber, like a green pine.
"Attention, crew members, during the final inspection, please make sure all systems are in optimal condition." Gong Jiang's voice was clearly transmitted to the ears of every crew member through the radio waves. He personally circled the bomber and carefully checked every detail: whether the bombs under the wings were firmly mounted, whether the fuel system was full, whether the navigation system was calibrated correctly... He personally took care of every step, without any negligence.
"The bombs have been loaded and confirmed to be correct." The ground crew's voice came with a hint of subtle tension and expectation. Gong Jiang nodded and personally stepped forward to reconfirm the loading status of the four "Mother of Bombs" and twelve "Grand Slam" bombs. Each of these bombs was enough to change the situation of the war, and he had to ensure that there was no mistake.
"Crew members, please report your respective preparations." Gong Jiang picked up the intercom, his voice steady and powerful.
"Co-pilot is ready!"
"Navigator is ready!"
"Weapons officer, ready!"
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As the crew members reported their preparations one by one, Gong Jiang gradually felt at ease.
"Command center, Captain Gong Jiang of the Youlong Squadron reports that we have completed all preparations, all systems are in good condition, the bombs are mounted correctly, and we request takeoff." Gong Jiang sat in the cockpit and reported to the command center via radio.
"Youlong Squadron, the command center has received approval for takeoff. Please fly according to the scheduled route and pay attention to safety. I wish you success!" The voice from the command center came with a hint of encouragement and expectation.
Gong Jiang took a deep breath and pressed the start button. The bomber's engine roared, like a wild horse about to break free, ready to go. He glanced at the crew members around him, and everyone's face was full of determination. He nodded and said softly, "Brothers, let's go!"
As the bombers slowly slid off the runway, accelerated, and took off, the Wandering Dragon Squadron officially embarked on this decisive journey. In the night sky, their figures were like dragons emerging from the sea, unstoppable.
The twenty-four Lancaster heavy bombers of the Youlong Squadron took off one after another with a roar, like giant eagles in the dark night, spreading their wings and soaring, heading straight for the Changbo Reservoir in the Sichuan area.
Gong Jiang sat in the cockpit of one of the bombers, staring at the boundless night sky ahead with sharp eyes.
"Attention all crews, fly in formation, maintain the established course and altitude, and ensure unimpeded communications." Gong Jiang's voice was clearly conveyed to every pilot through the in-flight communication system.
"Received. The formation's flight is stable and the heading is correct." Pilots from each crew responded one after another.
"Pay attention to avoid the enemy's main cities and garrisons, and try to avoid being detected by radar." Gong Jiang continued to issue instructions, his eyes quickly scanning the onboard radar screen, looking for possible threats. "Navigator, closely monitor the radar reflection waves, and report immediately if you find any abnormalities."
"Understood, the navigator is continuing to monitor." The navigator's voice came, his fingers jumping quickly on the control panel, constantly adjusting the radar's scanning range and parameters.
"Weapons officer, check the bomb mounting status to ensure it can be dropped at any time." Gong Jiang emphasized again, turning his eyes to the weapon system display screen beside him to confirm the status of each bomb.
"The bomb mount is stable and can be dropped at any time." The weapons officer's answer was brief and powerful, his eyes revealing his absolute confidence in the weapon system.
Under Gong Jiang's precise command, the bomber formation of the Youlong Squadron was like a giant dragon cruising in the night sky, flexibly shuttling between the clouds and cleverly avoiding the enemy's radar detection and anti-aircraft firepower.
Their flight trajectory sometimes rises, sometimes descends, sometimes turns left, and sometimes turns right. They always maintain a high level of vigilance and tacit cooperation.
"We are still thirty minutes away from the target area. All crews are required to prepare for the final attack phase." Gong Jiang's voice sounded again, his tone revealing an indescribable tension and anticipation.
Every minute and every second that follows will be crucial, and their goal - the Changbo Reservoir - is quietly waiting for their arrival not far away.