Chapter 2745： 1 fight 4 (1/2)
2745 1
”We have to take as many people home as possible. After these aircraft have completed their combat missions, they have no combat effectiveness, and even lack of fuel. If they need to land, we need to clear the deck and meet them in the prescribed sailing method. As you all know, we are the most vulnerable at this time, and whether enemy planes follow the returning fleet to attack us or we reclaim planes, we will be destroyed. But we still have two aircraft carriers with more than 4,000 on it. The navy officers and soldiers, think about them, we are using small losses in exchange for more people to survive. If this is counted as a guilt, then I am willing to take it.” Old Fletcher lit his pipe and took a deep breath. Said after a mouthful.
”You can't do this, I won't sign on such a document, and I don't think Mr. Logan will either.” Mitchell insisted.
”Well, then why don't we ask Mr. Logan? Your Excellency has experienced more cruel wars, so you will have more say than that?” Old Fletcher looked at Logan.
”From the perspective of victory in the war, it is understandable to make such a choice, but personally I cannot accept the pilot to perform a mission that is almost mortal.” Logan paused and said: ”If I can, I hope that eventually Pilots who make a crash landing on the sea can be rescued. Whether they use submarines or destroyers, they are the bravest and most contributors in the entire fleet. We must leave them a way out, even theoretically.”
”This is acceptable, I will arrange it.” Old Fletcher said.
”Do we still need to bring some seaplanes to perform reconnaissance or other missions?” Mitchell was unwilling to continue struggling on this sensitive and uncomfortable topic.
”We must bring some. We need to carry out reconnaissance and suppress submarine missions with water planes, and air defense when necessary, but we can't bring too many. We need to leave enough seaplanes on the battleship. Take 2 ships.” Old Fletcher said.
”What about the destroyer?” Logan asked.
”We can assign a total of 10 ships to 2 destroyer detachments, two of which follow the Constellation, and the remaining 8 follow the main force. Leave the rescue mission to the pilot to the submarine force.” Old Fletcher quickly made arrangements , The two destroyers that accompanied the Constellation said that they were escorts for the better, and that they were prepared to find people after the sinking of the Constellation. Of course, the premise is that the two destroyers can survive by themselves...
”If necessary, the Assaulter can also give up. Mr. Mitchell, you can transfer the power of the captain to the deputy, you and I come to Zeppelin.” Old Fletcher said at last.
”No, I won't leave my battleship, even if he will be sunk in the end, and it is enough to have General Rogge on board Zeppelin.” Mitchell refused.