Chapter 1203 Rhodesia Royal Territory

Although it is a bit embarrassing, it is compared to the Lightning fighter that was already disliked by the British Air Force when it came out. The J-8II, a beauty in the air, is still worth a copy.

Although this fighter is considered a second and a half generation at best, it is still a success compared to the Lightning fighter. When the J-8II came out, a certain major country was not considered an air power, and it was also a fighter jet that had lagged behind as soon as it came out.

But that is a comparison with the third-generation aircraft of the United States and the Soviet Union. Apart from the idea that the J-8II has to comfort itself in difficult times when fighting against the F22, the J-8II can completely defeat the Lightning fighter, which is also a high-altitude and high-speed fighter, just by virtue of the age when the J-8II came out. .

Alan Wilson happens to have a profound memory of the aerial beauties of a certain big country, even more than the later J-10.

It’s a showdown. Among the keyboard warriors who originally proved that the J-8II can compete with the F22, there is also a position as the permanent deputy secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the UK cannot avoid having to put the second-generation aircraft into service as a technical reserve, it might as well go to the beautiful man in the air.

Alan Wilson roughly knows the development of fighter jets. Simply put, first- and second-generation aircraft are not a problem for most industrial countries. If you want, Brazil in Latin America and India in South Asia can try it, such as the Tejas fighter jet. .

It is the third-generation aircraft that really blocks the general countries and forms a big filter. For Britain and France, it is already quite difficult for Typhoon and Rafale to serve... By the time of the fourth-generation aircraft, even Russia begins to be unable to withstand it.

In the era of second-generation aircraft, all European countries can give it a try. If the Lightning fighter was not too ordinary and destined to work in a different environment such as India, Alan Wilson would not think of taking out the J-8II. After all, plagiarism is always the case. is bad.

"Is this Pamela's design?" Marshal Mountbatten took the design sketch and looked at it suspiciously, then changed the subject, "But to be honest, it does look beautiful."

Marshal Mountbatten was also impressed by the appearance of the handsome man in the air. This has to be said about the traditional ugly aesthetics of Britain. It is obvious that the technical reserves are sufficient and the performance indicators are good, but the weapons that come out look awkward.

"I'm also very shocked. Pamela's industry has been able to contribute to the country." Alan Wilson was categorical, completely ignoring his richest wife. He only got the design drawings for half a month, and he has just completed the demonstration now. , in theory it is indeed a very good layout.

When bureaucracy and capital are combined, a situation like this will arise. It is not incomprehensible that Alan Wilson dared to come to the British Commander-in-Chief with a picture. Alan Wilson represents the bureaucracy, and Pamela Mountbatten represents The arms dealer and Marshal Mountbatten represent the military, and the family can form a perfect logical closed loop.

“Using an all-metal semi-monocoque body,

There are air intakes on both sides, and the aerodynamic layout of the flat tail and double ventral fins under the delta wing. It far exceeds the layout of the previous Lightning fighter. In fact, this fighter can be considered as part, if not all, of the next-generation fighter. This has been proven by most experts in the integrated joint aircraft manufacturing body. think. "

"Sounds good. The Air Force really doesn't appreciate the Lightning fighter very much." As Mountbatten spoke, his eyes fell on the sketch of the handsome man in the sky. No matter how he looked at it, he liked it.

One of the very famous things about the Lightning fighter is that it is famous for its traditionally weird British design. No one can tell what the specific problems are, but just by looking at it, I feel that this fighter is very weird.

If the Lightning fighter does not satisfy the Air Force, another way is to purchase it from abroad. However, this is not a good thing for the current British aviation industry. Everyone knows that foreign procurement will harm the country's aviation industry. It is not that the United Kingdom does not have an aviation industry. On the contrary, the British aviation industry The aviation industry is still quite strong.

Strategic bombers and strategic transport aircraft have already shown their value. After these few months, it has also been proved that these aircraft models are needed by the UK. If nothing else is mentioned, after a major country announces a ceasefire, the Vulcan strategic bomber will rush to the rescue. The news from India has already spread, and the scope of dissemination is strictly controlled within India. This is another problem.

"The fighter jet that looks pleasing to the eye proves its excellent aerodynamics and layout. It looks weird and is uncomfortable to fly." Alan Wilson said good things about the handsome man in the air. "The most important thing is that the production company Extremely reliable.”

"Reliable? Yes, it is indeed very reliable." Marshal Mountbatten was stunned, but he had to admit, could his daughter be unreliable? If he denies it, doesn’t it mean that he, the current British marshal, is also unreliable? "But you have to come up with a prototype, otherwise the design will not be able to convince the public."

At the critical moment, Marshal Mountbatten still believed that his family's interests coincided with the national interests, and decided to give his youngest daughter a chance to benefit society.

Pamela Mountbatten, who had almost swallowed up half of British Airways in a previous acquisition, finally had a chance. Prove whether the Lockheed path is feasible. Helicopters and composite armor are just small things after all. The road to copying the F15 is not smooth. In many aspects, manufacturing the F15 does face huge difficulties.

Pamela Mountbatten has already told Alan Wilson before that the F15 project has gone too far.

Alan Wilson did the next best thing for his wife, and copied the handsome man in the sky. There was nothing he could do, he had to be more realistic.

The British Commander-in-Chief is optimistic, and together with the Defense Secretary Profumo, who has already been controlled for having a relationship with an underage man, as long as Pamela Mountbatten can get the prototype out, Alan Wilson believes that the handsome man in the sky will appear. Over the UK.

The biggest gain from the Cuban Missile Crisis was not that it finalized a large arms sales order in India, nor that it took the opportunity to bomb uncooperative tribes in Kenya. The former is nothing more than an arms sale, and the latter has only a delaying effect.

Although Kenya was the base camp of the previous British Africa plan and there were white communities, compared with the local black population, it was still unable to achieve long-term peace and stability.

The biggest gain is to snatch Lubumbashi's Northern Rhodesia. Now that the Cuban Missile Crisis has settled, the battle for the roof of the world has also ceased, and it is time to count the results.

This colony, rich in mineral resources, with an area of ​​nearly 900,000 square kilometers, all white people, and a small population, should establish a special relationship with the British mainland in the new era.

This was agreed a long time ago, and now is the time to surface. Alan Wilson and Grace have a relationship where they have caught a lot of things against each other.

On this day, Grace traveled to many stops and arrived in London with George Will, the High Commissioner of Northern Rhodesia. Alan Wilson looked at each other and understood each other tacitly.

Alan Wilson knew Grace's purpose, and Grace knew Alan Wilson knew his purpose. Africa's only predominantly white colony is about to complete a major transformation.

"There can only be one parliament and military organization like the Ustasha and the Chetnik." Alan Wilson nodded to George Will, and then set out conditions for Grace, "Always make London feel at ease. Yes, what do you think?"

Grace frowned. This was really a difficult question for him to choose. He said, "Why didn't Sir Allen tell you before? I was not prepared at all."

"I'm also worried that you won't be able to control it. How can we make London feel at ease? If the Parliament is retained, the British garrison will be responsible for the military aspect. If the military organization is retained, the air power must also be handed over. Otherwise, if you go back on your words, unpleasant things will happen in the future. Things are not good for each other."

Alan Wilson sighed and said, "I know this is a difficult decision, but I can't help it."

"Keep the Ustasha and Chetniks! The air force will be handed over to the British garrison." Grace said decisively without much thought, "We can do without the parliament, but our own organization must be retained."

"Okay!" Alan Wilson nodded and picked up the phone, "Dixon, is the minister here? There is some good news that will be a highlight in the minister's glorious resume. Admittedly, okay, I am waiting for the good news. .”

Most of the conditions were negotiated before and did not pose any obstacles to both parties. For these Slavs in Northern Rhodesia, there is no peace of mind that the Ustasha and Chetniks would not be disturbed by something like a parliament.

Northern Rhodesia's current population is only so small, so what's the point of having a parliament? Might as well be more realistic.

This time, the ultimate sublimation has come to fruition. This even alarmed Eden, who was preparing for the Anglo-American summit. Will Northern Rhodesia, a landlocked colony, officially become an integral part of the United Kingdom? ?

"What a good news, I believe the citizens will be very happy." Eden said happily to himself. Although he could not compare with the post-war Labor Prime Minister Attlee on the economic level, on another level, he reawakened After the UK-US summit is over, the general election can begin.

On December 3, the Conservative cabinet formally accepted Northern Rhodesia's application to become a Crown territory. After discussions at a cabinet meeting, the fact that Northern Rhodesia and the crown territories of Newfoundland had equal status was recognized, and a treaty was signed.

During this process, Eden blocked all doubts from Washington or Moscow, and legally confirmed the fact that Northern Rhodesia would not secede from the United Kingdom.

From this moment on, the possibility of independence for the Crown Territory of Northern Rhodesia no longer existed. Officially renamed the Crown Territory of Rhodesia to distinguish it from the Colony of Southern Rhodesia.