Chapter 2215： Liming One (1/2)
Compared with the rich German cuisine of the officers and soldiers of the High Seas Fleet, Earl Spey and his men enjoyed American combat meals. There was no way. After leaving the Mediterranean, the daily diet of the officers and soldiers of this fleet was provided by the Americans. After the war, those with good things had specifically compared the diet of the Spey Fleet and the High Seas Fleet before the decisive battle, and caused some controversy within the Navy. However, no matter what, the Spey Fleet officers and soldiers agreed that perhaps the Americans’ dietary tastes are somewhat different. Unique, but the level is very high!
At the same time, in distant Norway, dozens of airports are busy scenes. At the end of the runway of an airport, eight K8T long-range reconnaissance aircraft are ready to take off. They were originally used to hold bombs. The cabin was replaced with an oil tank, and the squadron leader felt that it was not enough, so an extra 800L auxiliary fuel tank was hung on the side of the wing root!
”The radio equipment has been inspected and the cipher machine is working normally,” the telegraph operator said.
”The aircraft engine is normal, and the fuel supply is normal.” said the mechanic who had just checked the temporarily installed fuel tank from the bomb bay.
”The field is emptied and ready to take off.” Outside the plane, several ground crew members signaled.
”Everything is ready, captain, including our lunch!” After checking the aircraft's equipment for the last time, a German pilot said while closing the door.
”In fact, lunch is superfluous. Today, we will witness a miracle in the history of naval warfare. It will make you forget about lunch.” The captain smiled and said, and then accompanied by the take-off order, the huge K8T long-range patrol aircraft Start sliding on the track. After dozens of seconds, accompanied by the huge roar of the engine, the bomber flew into the sky like a dragon.
In the apron area, dozens of K8 bombers specifically responsible for attack are also undergoing refueling and loading operations. Such a huge range has forced this aircraft with a bomb load of nearly 3 tons to reduce a lot of ammunition. In the end, this The highest-level aircraft in World War I could only carry one torpedo weighing more than 700 kilograms or two 500KG bombs.
The German navy and air force have been prepared, and at this time, the British are also preparing for the final battle. Two hours before dawn, the Thomas fleet finally arrived at the designated confluence position, and the destroyers on the own side and the destroyers outside the large fleet were carried out by light signals. After the identity verification, the Thomas Fleet and the Grand Fleet merged. Ten minutes later, Thomas and Betty stepped on the deck of the flagship Iron Duke of the Grand Fleet for the last time, and saw their old boss, Admiral Jericho, for the last time.
”Your Excellency Commander, we intercepted the German telegram and determined the location. They are 25 nautical miles southeast of us!” A military officer responsible for intelligence reported.
”25 nautical miles? There is still more than an hour before dawn, and we are completely in time!” Admiral Thomas said eagerly. Sailing at the Jericho fleet's speed of 18 knots, and subtracting the engagement distance of the main guns up and down 16 kilometers after the two sides met, the time is slightly richer. In Thomas' view, in the dark, it was obviously a very lucky thing that the two fleets were able to get so close before the battle. Distance just number. It seems that the **** of war is on the side of the British this time.