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Chapter 816: Aircraft Carrier Demonstrates Air Strike
Under Liu Mo's calm command, the Sea Wolf Fleet was like a group of alert cheetahs, skillfully executing a tactical retreat on the rough sea. The warships' engines roared, the propellers stirred the sea water, forming white waves, and the fleet itself was like a nimble school of fish, gradually widening the distance from the enemy fleet. Liu Mo stood on the bridge, his eyes were sharp, always paying attention to the enemy's movements, while maintaining close communication with the upper level.
Finally, when the Sea Wolf Fleet successfully retreated to a relatively safe distance and confirmed that the support force of the North Sea Riding Wind Fleet was about to arrive, Liu Mo's spirits were lifted. He quickly turned around and faced the combat staff team, with the spark of decisive battle flashing in his eyes. "It's time to counterattack!"
At the same time, Liu Mo quickly contacted Guo Yuhang on the Zeppelin aircraft carrier through the encrypted communication system.
Guo Yuhang's voice came through the communicator, clear and powerful: "Liu Mo, the Chengfeng Fleet is in place. I will order the carrier-based aircraft to launch an air strike on the enemy's main battleships to create an opportunity for you to counterattack."
Liu Mo was relieved when he heard this. He knew that this would be a crucial offensive that would greatly weaken the enemy's combat effectiveness. "Colonel Guo, please rest assured that the Sea Wolf Fleet will fully cooperate with your actions and wait for your good news." He responded.
As the tactical communication between Liu Mo and Guo Yuhang ended, the Zeppelin aircraft carrier suddenly became busy. On the flight deck, Stuka attack aircraft gradually entered the take-off state under the intense preparation of the crew. These attack aircraft, known as the "Screaming Death God", are famous for their powerful dive bombing capabilities and precise strike accuracy.
"Everyone, pay attention, the Stuka formation is ready to take off!" With the commander's order, 30 Stuka attack planes rushed into the blue sky like arrows from a bow, and roared towards the Fuso fleet's Nagato-class battleship, the Imperial Palace. They were neatly formed in the air, like a group of falcons ready to launch a fatal attack on the target.
Under the precise command of the captain, the formation performed complex and exquisite tactical dance steps between the blue sky and white clouds like a group of tacitly coordinated dancers. The Stuka attack aircraft formation quickly dispersed to form multiple attack groups. Each group flexibly adjusted its flight posture and speed according to the predetermined tactical plan and approached the target area - the Fuso fleet's Nagato-class battleship Imperial Palace.
"Team One, perform a high-angle dive bombing, aim at the enemy ship's superstructure!" The captain's voice was clearly transmitted to every plane through the radio waves. The attack planes of the first team immediately pulled up their noses, climbed to a suitable height, and then suddenly dived down, like lightning that broke through the sky, heading straight for the Royal Palace. The bombs mounted under their bellies flashed coldly in the sun, foreshadowing the impending devastating blow.
"Team 2, fly low and attract anti-aircraft fire!" The captain gave another order. The attack aircraft of the second team adopted a low-altitude flight strategy, close to the sea surface, and used the cover of the waves to quickly approach the enemy ship. Their flight paths were strange and changeable, which not only made it difficult for the anti-aircraft gunners of the enemy ship to aim, but also successfully attracted a large amount of anti-aircraft fire, creating favorable conditions for the dive bombing of the first team.
At the same time, other teams in the formation also performed their duties under the unified command of the captain. Some were responsible for reconnaissance and communication to ensure the smooth flow of information; others served as reserve teams, ready to respond to emergencies at any time. The entire formation was like a precision machine, operating efficiently under the precise control of the captain.
On the Fuso Fleet side, Commander Kyo Hachimura quickly issued an order for air defense preparation in the face of the aggressive enemy carrier-based aircraft formation. He was well aware of the severity of the air threat, so he did not hesitate to mobilize the strongest air defense force in the fleet around the Royal Palace.
"Attention, air defense units! Enter combat mode immediately and do your best to intercept enemy carrier-based aircraft!" Hachimura Kyo's voice echoed on the bridge, with unquestionable majesty. The anti-aircraft gunners quickly took their positions, operating various anti-aircraft weapons in a tense and orderly manner, from anti-aircraft guns to close-in defense guns, and every gun was ready to go.
"Pay attention to coordinating the firepower network! Make sure to cover all possible attack directions!" Hachimura Kyo further emphasized. He knew the complexity of air defense operations and the need for close cooperation and coordinated operations among air defense units. Under his command, the anti-aircraft artillery quickly formed a dense firepower network, trying to keep the enemy carrier-based aircraft out of the Royal Palace.
The Stuka formation was like a black ghost, shuttling back and forth under the tight defense of the enemy's anti-aircraft firepower network. Not only did they not retreat because of the intensive artillery fire, but they adjusted their flying posture more flexibly and executed the established tactics.
The formation leader conveyed precise instructions to each group via radio waves.
"Team One, continue the dive bombing, maintain a dense formation, and use firepower to suppress the enemy's anti-aircraft fire!" The captain's voice penetrated the clouds and reached the cockpits of every Stuka attack aircraft. Under the captain's command, the attack aircraft of the first team almost simultaneously entered a dive state, rushing towards the battleship Royal Palace at an almost vertical angle. The bombs under the belly of the aircraft were clearly visible, and the air was filled with tension.
Facing the fierce attack of the Stuka formation, Fuso Navy Commander Hachimura gritted his teeth, his eyes like torches, staring at the black spots that were approaching in the sky. He knew that the safety of the battleship Royal Palace was related to the fate of the entire fleet, so he issued a more fierce anti-aircraft counterattack order without hesitation.
"Anti-aircraft units! Increase the density of firepower! Prevent enemy aircraft from approaching at all costs!" Hachimura Kyo's voice echoed on the bridge.
Upon hearing this, the anti-aircraft gunners operated their artillery even more desperately. Artillery fire poured out like raindrops, and a fierce air battle began with the Stuka formation.
In this fierce game, the Stuka formation showed amazing tactical accomplishment and team spirit. They took advantage of the formation flying, covered each other, supported each other, and constantly changed the flight trajectory and altitude, making it difficult for the enemy's anti-aircraft artillery to effectively aim.
At the same time, they also cleverly used the cover of clouds and waves to further increase the difficulty of the enemy's air defense.
Finally, under the precise command of the captain and the heroic efforts of all the pilots, the Stuka formation successfully broke through the enemy's anti-aircraft firepower network. The first group of attack aircraft dropped bombs at a very close distance to the superstructure of the battleship Royal Palace.
As deafening explosions sounded, the deck of the Royal Palace was suddenly filled with flames and smoke. The shock waves and debris generated by the explosions flew everywhere, causing serious damage to the superstructure of the Royal Palace.