#1162 Deck Ice (Plus 1)

After stepping into the cockpit, Franz quickly started the engine. In fact, Stuka had a big drawback when he boarded the ship. Because this aircraft is water-cooled, the warship must load more fresh water to feed Stuka. Use, which is the reason why the German Navy prefers to use FW190 aircraft, air-cooled engines, maintenance is more convenient.

With the sound of the electric current stimulating the motor, the engine of the Stuka bomber emitted a stream of black smoke and was easily started. This first plane was originally at the take-off point.

At this time, the sea wind in the Baltic Sea was very strong, and the Goethe-class aircraft carrier turned to the headwind. At the same time, the catapult on the deck was also ready.

"764, catapult take off." The words of the deck catapult operator came from the earphone. Following the sound, Franz felt a huge thrust coming from his back, and his body was tightly pressed against The rear left wing, representing the plane accelerating.

At this time, in his back seat, the gunner was even more uncomfortable because he was sitting backwards. The seat belt was strangling the gunner's body, and the gunner felt that the muscles in his face were all backwards. Pull the same.

No one likes catapulting, but it's a must.

The Goethe-class aircraft carrier has a small displacement, limited deck length, and low speed, which cannot guarantee the full-load takeoff of the carrier-based aircraft. Therefore, Germany's own Goethe-class aircraft carriers are equipped with catapults.

In this era, catapults are not uncommon. The seaplanes equipped on battleships and cruisers are launched by catapults. The taste is absolutely sour.

However, these warships use hydraulic ejection, and Goethe-class aircraft carriers have begun to be equipped with steam ejection devices. The more power of this catapult, the more indescribable the pilot feels.

The German Navy must adapt to catapult takeoff. At the high level, it is quite clear why. With the continuous advancement of technology, the German Navy will have more advanced aircraft. When the jet is on the ship, it is definitely a kind of disaster.

Now, the German Navy has to adapt to catapult takeoff, and at the same time, various technical problems related to blocking the landing are also being overcome.

With the action of the catapult, the fighter plane was advancing at a high speed, and the entire deck was filled with steam.

The second, the third, the Stuka bombers, with a ton of bombs on their belly, catapulted off the deck.

"The next one!" At this time, the most test is the operation scheduling ability of the personnel on the deck.

On the Count Zeppelin class with an angled deck layout, even four fighters can take off at the same time, but it is not enough on the now small Goethe class. In several years of operation, the operation of the German Navy has become more and more proficient. Efficiency is also quite high.

Now, it's the fifth one.

The deck crew hooked Stuka's landing gear on the tow bar. Suddenly, the deck crew slipped and fell to the ground.

He didn't care to cover his aching buttocks. His hand touched the extremely smooth surface of the deck, and his face changed: "Stop taking off, stop taking off, the deck is already frozen."

The temperature here is still very low, and now, during the ejection of the steam catapult, a part of the steam will leak from the gap above. The steam spread over the deck, and now there is a thin layer of ice on the deck.

At high latitudes, catapult icing had to be addressed, and now the German Navy has just encountered it for the first time.

The icy deck will make the take-off of the aircraft full of risks. The news quickly spread to the bridge, and the captain can only reluctantly issue the order to suspend take-off and carry out the deck deicing operation.

On the battleship "Scharnhorst", the fleet commander Brigadier General Frederick Bundy also received the news. He looked at the planes that were already in formation over the fleet. Do they want them to wait?

of course not!

Before the deck froze, the three aircraft carriers took off a total of twelve Stukas. Of course, this is not enough. Waiting for the next wave of aircraft to take off, I don't know when it will take off. If the aircraft cannot provide enough attack firepower, then rely on your own main fleet to go up for a decisive battle!

The battle of the battleships is the most exciting. Now, there is a faint expectation in Frederick's heart.

He is a veteran of World War I. During World War I, he was at sea, fighting for the glory of the German navy. After World War I, the huge German navy disappeared. He hesitated and despaired. He survived, and now, the strength of the German Navy fills him with a sense of honor and mission as a soldier.

"Leave two destroyers, protect our aircraft carrier formation, the rest of the battleships and cruisers, and advance at the highest speed!"

Black smoke billowed from the chimney of the Scharnhorst, the boiler was burning at maximum power, and the powerful steam entered the high-pressure turbine steam engine, pushing the ship to accelerate at sea.

With 160,000 horsepower, the battlecruiser accelerated to a top speed of 32 knots. Behind it, Strasbourg was also accelerating.

On this battleship, the flag of Vichy France is hoisted. Yes, it is not a German battleship, but a French one.

When France was about to be destroyed by Germany, the British navy carried out a sneak attack on the French navy, which made the French navy indignant. , bombarded Gibraltar, and provided fire support in the war on the British mainland.

And now, this warship has followed the German Navy into the Baltic Sea and participated in the siege of the Soviet Baltic Fleet, which was indifferent to the French soldiers.

They even beat the British navy, what else can they not do? They fought even harder against the Soviets.

The battleships were accelerating and heading east at high speed, and above their heads, the Stuka bombers had already flown over them, speeding towards the east.

Franz sat in his cabin and looked at the hazy land in the distance. At this moment, his heart was full of fighting spirit.

Soviet navy, waiting for the attack of the German navy.

At this time, in Tallinn, the base of the Soviet Baltic Fleet, warships have pulled anchor and set sail.

When the war started, the Baltic Fleet was on high alert. Their warships didn't turn off at all, and the steam in the boilers kept on. Now, after receiving the order, they only need to increase the power and they can start.

In the port, thick smoke billows.