Chapter 2130： Liming One (1/2)
”Report to the headquarters that the Seagull Squad has arrived at the designated location, and the investigation will begin after dawn.” At 5:30 in the morning, when the rays of light had already appeared on the sea level, the investigation team composed of three K6 bombers finally arrived in the sea area under their charge. After confirming his position through the electronic compass and radio navigation, the captain, Lieutenant Mons, sent a confirmation telegram to the headquarters.
In order to ensure the smooth progress of this battle, the Luftwaffe and the Navy’s sea-based aviation mobilized more than 60 various aircraft to perform reconnaissance and guidance tasks. Now these aircraft have dispersed throughout the target area, waiting to search the sea after dawn. There may be a British fleet.
”Head, the morning fog is a bit heavy today. It seems that it would be better to use radio positioning to report the position.” An observer said.
”The British will not take the initiative to send a report at this time. It is simply looking for death. Now, in the North Sea, if any ship sends a telegram longer than one minute, we can complete a more precise positioning. The British This is very clear,” said Lieutenant Mons.
”That is to say, it is also difficult for the British aircraft to find their fleet?” the observer asked.
”This is the theory, but they can agree on a meeting point.” Lieutenant Mons said. ”Your thoughts reminded us that if the sea target is difficult to find, then find the air target! If the British plane will appear in this sea area!”
The search method of the German fleet is like this. Two airplanes conduct detailed searches at low altitudes, while one airplane expands the search range at high altitudes. The fleet searches the entire area in a clockwise manner. The Germans have made all the detection areas very wide. Small, long striped areas, each fleet is responsible for only a small sector, similar to the way aircraft carriers release reconnaissance aircraft in World War II, but there are some areas between reconnaissance aircraft taking off from multiple airports. coincide.
In addition to aerial reconnaissance aircraft, there are also more than 40 various submarines in this area. The morning fog provides convenience for the British fleet to hide. For the same reason, at this time, the German submarines are also very safe, and they have floated up. , Using the original visual method to search the sea surface, the two big nets have been completely spread, and at the same time it has enveloped the sea area where the British fleet retreats north!
And just before the arrival of the seagulls, the German bomber units had completed their pre-war preparations. The bomber groups that took off from the 4 airports flew towards the intended sea area with 30 to 40 aircraft per group. They were not fully assembled. Together, but spread out, so that you can quickly launch an attack nearby after you find the target!
”Damn, the visibility today is terrible.” The captain of the U128 submarine put down the telescope in his hand and looked at the foggy sea in the distance and cursed.
”Boss, our underwater listener may have found something!” At this moment, the torpedo officer's voice came from below.
”What's the situation?!” The captain said impatiently. ”Let those guys quickly fix the diesel engine of the submarine, otherwise we can only use the battery to drive the submarine to sail on the surface!”