Chapter 102 Kitty Hawk

The warm Pacific Ocean breeze blows to Honshu Island. Although the latitude is high enough, the islanders have never felt the coldness of East Asia. This is also the reason why there are women wearing skirts and exposing their calves all year round on the island. This is a very suitable place for human habitation.

At this time, at the entrance of Tokyo Bay, masts stood in rows and warships were anchored everywhere.

This is the island country's Yokosuka Port, which has an excellent geographical location. It is connected to Yokohama City in the north and borders the east coast of Yokosuka City in the south. The port's berthing facilities, ship repair capabilities, fuel and ammunition storage equipment, and troop rest facilities are unique. It can be said that it is almost one of the best military ports in the East!

The port has wide waters, deep water and slow currents, and no dredging is required. This unique geographical location has made it a naval port for the island country very early on. The US military landed here after the end of World War II and stationed at the site of the former Japanese naval factory in Yokosuka. As a victorious country, the United States began to station troops in the island country. In 1947, the US military successively established ship repair departments, supply stations and port departments, forming a de facto US naval base. After the signing of the San Francisco Peace Treaty, the island country officially provided the Yokosuka base to the US military in 1952 in accordance with the Japan-US Security Treaty. The Yokosuka base officially became the joint location of the island country's Maritime Self-Defense Fleet Command and the US Navy Command in Japan (that is, the 7th Fleet Command).

Afterwards, the USS Midway aircraft carrier was stationed here, and many of the officers and soldiers of the aircraft carrier moved their families to Yokosuka. Due to the shortage of barracks in the base, many people had to find houses outside, which even resulted in most of the residents in Yokosuka city being Americans. The entire economy of Yokosuka was completely dedicated to serving the Americans.

At this time, a large warship was anchored in the port. The deck of this warship was quite wide and its size was much larger than the previous Midway.

On the island, the huge number 63 represents the identity of this aircraft carrier. It is CV-63, the USS Kitty Hawk!

As a giant warship with a full load displacement of more than 80,000 tons and as one of the last conventional-powered aircraft carriers in the United States, this warship has four catapults and can carry up to 80 aircraft. At this moment, in the parking area next to the island, several fighter planes are parked side by side with their wings retracted.

Standing on the tall bridge, Captain Steve Branch and Wing Commander Colonel Ted Petrobauri were conducting final consultations.

"The Red Empire's MiG-25s pose a huge threat to us," Steve said. "Since our Blackbird was shot down, we have not conducted any reconnaissance activities in the Far East. Now, our Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier formation has arrived at the island nation, and our first mission is to suppress the Soviet MiG-25s."

"No one can take advantage of our Tomcat fighters," said Colonel Tedder. "Our boys are ready."

"The Pentagon has ordered us to conduct a naval exercise to demonstrate our military power. However, Commander Jonard has instructed us to select the eastern Pacific Ocean as the location for the exercise." Steve continued, "Such an exercise is simply a waste of fuel and has no effect! I have decided to set the location of our exercise in the Sea of ​​Japan."

Vice Admiral Jonathan Williams, commander of the Seventh Fleet, is simply a coward. What is he afraid of? The combat effectiveness of the entire aircraft carrier formation is very strong. Now that they want to show off their military power, of course they choose the Sea of ​​Japan! Even if they fight with the Soviet Pacific Fleet, they are not afraid. Moreover, the Soviets do not want to get involved in a full-scale war with the United States, so they will definitely restrain themselves. They are also on the east side of the median line of the Sea of ​​Japan, so they don't have to worry about the threat from the Soviets.

If the Soviet MiG-25 fighters come, it will be a good opportunity to have a showdown! This kind of silent showdown happens almost every day on the front line of the US-Soviet confrontation.

Although they have to obey the orders of the commander of the Seventh Fleet now, once they reach the sea, Colonel Steve, as the captain of the aircraft carrier, has the power to command the entire aircraft carrier formation and it is completely possible to change the course.

Hearing Steve's words, Ted stood up, looked at the aircraft on the deck, and then looked at the dock, where a car was driving towards him. He said calmly, "Okay, I totally agree."

The combat effectiveness of an aircraft carrier is reflected in its carrier-based aircraft. As the commander of a flight wing, his authority is often greater than that of the captain of the aircraft carrier. For example, in this case, if the exercise area was changed privately, the captain of the aircraft carrier must get the approval of the commander of the flight wing before he can issue an order.

Colonel Ted was also full of fighting spirit. He had heard about the situation on the island country. It was the Soviets who were completely shameless. They crashed into their EP-3 electronic reconnaissance aircraft and then completely seized it. Not only did they not return the aircraft to the United States, but even the personnel on it refused to hand it over. It was said that the crew members had already gone to a mountain in Siberia to work as miners. They simply did not take the Americans seriously!

The past six months have been almost all humiliation. The combat effectiveness of the Air Force is too poor. At critical moments, we have to rely on the Navy! Let our Tomcats beat up the Soviet MiG-25. Ted was already imagining what kind of expression the MiG-25 would have when its AWG-9 radar locked onto it.

"Report, the lieutenant commander has arrived." Just then, the door of the combat command room was opened and the deputy captain came in to report.

The general is coming? The two stood up at the same time and looked outside. They saw a burly middle-aged man in a navy uniform walking in. On his shoulder was a shining star.

"Lieutenant General Jonard." The two shouted in unison, and at the same time they were wondering in their hearts, what is the Lieutenant General doing at this time? The Lieutenant General had already seen this warship at the welcoming ceremony a few days ago, and they just had a meeting at the base this morning, so why is the Lieutenant General so excited?

"Gentlemen, I brought my bedroll aboard the warship. Do you mind if an old man like me stays on board for a few days?"

After hearing what Jonard said, they both thought to themselves, "Oh no! How come an emperor emeritus has arrived?"

The US aircraft carrier is an important manifestation of US military power. Many times, more senior officials will be welcomed on board the aircraft carrier, and naval commanders at all levels will often come to the aircraft carrier to participate in missions.

Of course, these officials knew their duties and did not easily interfere with specific combat missions, but...the idea of ​​the two men just planning to detour through the Sea of ​​Japan for a deterrent exercise was completely ruined. With the commander of the Seventh Fleet there, how dare they change course!

"Of course you are welcome, Vice Admiral Jonard. I have already sent someone to clean your cabin." Steve said. On the bridge of the aircraft carrier, there are cabins reserved for senior personnel sent by their superiors, and they are always kept clean.

"Okay, then I'll stay for a few days and participate in our exercise." Lieutenant General Jonard said, "Let's proceed as planned. I'm just here to visit."