Chapter 1197 Before the Battle

After the day lighted up, the entire launch site had entered the final preparation stage.

Nearly 100 launch vehicles, the missile at the rear has been erected. This is a transport and launch vehicle. Under the action of the hydraulic cylinder, the entire missile is erected, just standing on a platform at the rear.

At this time, another fuel refueling vehicle is next to it. The robotic arm on the fuel vehicle has been raised, and the missile soldier wearing a gas mask is docking the tube and the missile.

Refueling is the most dangerous part of the entire missile launch. After all, dimethyl hydrazine is highly toxic, while nitric acid is highly corrosive. Any operation that violates the rules may bring the most terrible consequences. s consequence.

But no one is afraid, as missile soldiers, they must complete their tasks!

The rising sun passed through the woods and fell on the ground. The shadows were sparse and sparse. As the wind blew through the leaves, the shadows swayed on the ground.

Half an hour later, after the refueling was completed, Kamler looked at the nearby launch vehicle with a surging heart after receiving the report.

After refueling, their launch has entered an irreversible process, and it is impossible to re-extract the fuel, only by knocking out all the fuel.

The last launch was not enjoyable, and now, hundreds of missiles are launched at one time, targeting seven air force bases around Petersburg, and even the bases on the soil runways, each of which will be allocated less than twenty. The missile, such a big deal, is the first time for the No. 14 unit.

He was already looking forward to the spectacular scene of the missile launch. Of course, it was not yet time, and he had to wait for the opportunity.

Berlin, long-range bomber unit base.

If you want to blow up the entire Petersburg, you need enough thermobaric bombs. Now, Germany's strategic bombing force is based on the Junker-290, which can already meet the bombing mission to Petersburg. Moreover, taking off from Berlin, it is all over the Baltic Sea along the way. It is regarded as the Germans' own defense zone, and the route will be quite safe.

Although the huge monster with these six engines parked on one side of the base, the Junker-390 bomber, was not intended to be used this time, this bomber was prepared for the United States.

The Junkers-290 fleet has carried out this kind of bombing mission more than once. They are quite proficient in preparing for take-off, and the ten-ton thermobaric bomb is loaded into the bomb bay.

The best way to turn the whole of Petersburg into ruins and protect Berlin is to destroy the opponent's base. With this belief, the German bomber force is preparing in an orderly manner.

The bombing was expected at twelve o'clock, and they needed to take off at nine o'clock.

Now, the atmosphere of the war is already very strong, and the Soviet Union is even more like a big enemy.

In the sky, several MiG-3s spread their wings and flew, landing at the end of the runway, aiming at the centerline of the runway.

Major Pokryshkin stood at one end of the runway, watching these fighter jets land one after another. This is his brother's unit, the 15th Fighter Aviation Regiment. Their action is a bit slower, and they only reach the base now, but it's good In the air defense operations that can catch up with noon.

Last night, the Germans did not carry out harassment operations, but everyone did not rest well. Most of the new soldiers were a little nervous. Pokryshkin knew that such a state was not good.

"Look, our brothers are also here. We have gathered hundreds of planes this time, and we will be able to intercept all the German bombers." Pokryshkin said to his men.

To boost your morale, the number is the most important. There are hundreds of planes on your side, and all of them are high-altitude fighters, which can protect the safety of the two hundred kilometers around Petersburg.

"At eleven o'clock, we will take off fighter jets and go out to patrol the Baltic Sea."

The range of the MiG-3 is limited, they can't fly too far, and the range of 200 kilometers is the limit.

At this moment, Pokryshkin suddenly called out: "Hold the lever, you idiot!"

His eyes were on the runway. The MiG-3, which was landing, was disturbed by a crosswind when it landed, and then the plane shook.

Due to the excessive emphasis on high-altitude performance and the small wing area of ​​the MiG-3, its load is very high, resulting in its poor low-altitude performance and long take-off and landing distance. influences.

Now, seeing that the plane was actually shaken by the crosswind, Major Pokryshkin was stunned for a moment. The person in the cabin must be a novice.

Sure enough, just as he had expected, at this time, the novice in the cabin was anxious.

The plane banked to the right, and he quickly corrected it to the left. However, the correction should be too much, which caused the plane to bank to the left, followed by a correction to the right, which was bigger and bigger. From the outside, the plane was wobbly Even more powerful.

"Pull up, pull up!" Major Pokryshkin shouted loudly, but unfortunately the pilot inside couldn't hear him at all. The MiG-3 was shaking, the right wing, and the ground. There was close contact, and then the wing broke, the plane bounced on the ground, and then flipped upside down.

Take the top.

The nose of the plane rushed to the ground, the tail of the plane was soaring into the sky, the plane rolled towards the front, and sparks were emitted from friction with the ground. At this time, the fire trucks at the base had already started and came towards this side.

"Save people, save people quickly!" Major Pokryshkin ran over with his men, and before he ran to the side of the plane, he saw the MiG-3 fighter jet burst into flames amid friction.

The hot flames made it impossible for people to approach, and the cockpit of the plane was also surrounded by fire.

Sitting on the ground, Major Pokryshkin clenched his fists weakly. This landing accident cost them another plane and a comrade in arms.

Also, it seems to be an ominous omen.

After finding that the plane was on fire, the plane behind it pulled up, flew around the airport, and then aimed at the runway again, intending to land.

When they turned around, they were running out of fuel and had to land quickly.

The pilot, Victor Karalixin, took his eyes off the burning flame. He didn't have time to pay his comrades a moment of silence. He had to concentrate and prepare for his landing.

"877, put down the landing gear." At this moment, the sound of the tower came from his earphones.

Put down the landing gear? You obviously have let it go? He glanced at the dashboard out of the corner of his eye, and sure enough, there was a red light flashing there.

Landing gear failure.

The MiG-3, like the MiG-1, was a difficult aircraft to operate, and at the same time, it was accompanied by terrible mechanical problems, in addition to the difficulty of taking off and landing, the landing gear of the aircraft often failed and could not be lowered.

"The 877's landing gear is out of order. Prepare to make an emergency landing with the belly." He responded to the tower on the radio.

Their aviation regiment is really unfortunate.

At the end of the runway, looking at the burning fighter plane, the fire truck had already started spraying water, but the pilots inside were only left with incomplete remains. When they turned around, they found that the danger still existed.

The MiG-3 landed on the runway without releasing the landing gear. The belly kept approaching the runway, and then approaching. When the two were in contact, a harsh rubbing sound could be heard and sparks continued.

Pokryshkin clenched his hand again. At such a time, no one could help. He clearly remembered that he had also had the experience of not being able to put down the landing gear twice. Fortunately, it was not very dangerous, at least The aircraft is in normal state and will not catch fire and explode, but after landing, the radiator of the aircraft will be completely damaged, and there is no possibility of liftoff for the time being.

The plane taxied forward and stopped only in the middle of the runway. The pilot opened the canopy and stumbled down, his back soaked with sweat.

At this time, the base was already in a panic. They didn't notice that outside the base, in the grass a few kilometers away, several scouts were wearing camouflage nets and looking at the place with binoculars. They infiltrated last night. .

"The last MiG-3 fleet has arrived, send a message to the rear, it is ready and ready to attack."