Chapter 2195： encounter (1/2)
”Is there any news about the German fleet at the headquarters?” On a V1500 long-range reconnaissance plane departing from Iceland, the captain asked the radio operator next to him a little irritably. He and his crew have been flying in this airspace for 4 hours, but there is still no trace of the German fleet.
”No, the Germans were discovered by our camouflage reconnaissance ship at about 2 o'clock this afternoon, but then, the reconnaissance ship should have been sunk. We can only determine the position before the target, but the average German fleet The speed is as high as 22 knots and they don't know where they are going now.” The radio operator said regretfully. And if there is no information provided by other friendly forces, then this long-range reconnaissance plane, code-named Seagull, can only rely on itself to find the German fleet.
”We raised the altitude a little bit. Today's weather is good. The clouds are thin and the altitude is high. We can search in higher places.” The captain thought for a while and said. It stands to reason that a fleet of this size should be very easy to use. The smog can be found dozens of kilometers away, but why can't you find it yourself?
The reason is simple. The two Turkish battleships and the two fast battleships commanded by Su Xiong are oil-burning ships because they have sufficient fuel oil. The smoke stacks are much less than those that burn coal. The four Austro-Hungarian fast battleships are now also burned. Oil is the main ingredient, and the smog is naturally lighter.
The huge meter is cruising at a speed of 80 kilometers per hour, but what the British did not expect is that they are not alone in this airspace. Above the clouds, 4 aircraft took off from the Independence. The JU5 attack aircraft is also performing reconnaissance missions, yes, you read that right, it is a reconnaissance mission. In the Second World War, attack aircraft with longer range and heavier load often acted as reconnaissance aircraft! But this time, these JU5s are ready to take part in the mission of fighter jets.
”The target we are looking for is nearby! In less than 20 minutes, this guy has sent at least 5 telegrams, and judging from the speed of movement, it should be an airplane.” At this time, a JU5 In the rear seat of the type attack aircraft, the radio operator captured the approximate position of the V1500 through multiple radios.
”What about the other party's heading information?” the captain asked.
”If it does not change its course, it may find our fleet in another 45 minutes,” the radio operator said.
”Well, let us kill them! We fly high, fly above the clouds, and then approach the target. We must kill them before the other party sends a telegram!” said the captain.
”What if it has an **** aircraft?” asked the gunner in the back seat.
”It's very simple, then forget it, but I guess it shouldn't. It's too far from any British airport.” The captain said relaxedly.