Two hundred and sixty-seven team emblem
May 26, 1940.
3:10 pm.
England.
Brighton Military Base, Allied Legion.
Pre-war oath.
The 12 Polish pilots in the 303 Squadron were well-dressed, standing slightly wider with their legs, with both hands behind their backs, holding their right wrist with their left hand, holding their heads and chests, and standing in a row.
Zhou Zhihan was wearing a flight suit and looked around all the Polish pilots of the 303 Squadron who were preparing to go to battle.
Behind them were thirteen fighter jets of various models, each with the logo of the Allied Legion - a dove of peace with an olive branch in its mouth.
The wings or fuselages of 13 fighters stood, squat or lying on their wings, and went through a lot of hardships, Polish air force personnel from all over the UK came to the UK.
The pilots of the 321 Squadron that was being formed stood aside and looked at the 303 Squadron that was about to set out. Everyone had envy in their eyes. Among them were air force personnel from the fallen countries such as the Netherlands, France, and Belgium.
In this military base, except for several officers and technical officers assigned by Fias Chris Taylor and other British Air Force, they are all foreigners.
Second Lieutenant Fiath Cliss Taylor, as the communications officer of the Allied Legion, is responsible for sharing intelligence with the Royal Air Force.
“Since Germany invaded Poland, the overwhelming newspapers and comments said that you Polish pilots are weak and vulnerable.
I know, this is a misunderstanding of you from the outside world, just like when the Chinese Air Force faced the Japanese Air Force, it was generally regarded by the world.
The Japanese Air Force had a powerful Type 96 war, and China's old fighter jets were one era behind the world's top Type 96 war at that time. However, the brave and tenacious spirit of the Chinese Air Force, even if it fought, would have to shed the last drop of blood and the tenacity of never surrender, which made the invaders flee in a panic and made the world look at them with admiration.
Today, our 303 Squadron, which represents the symbol of Poland's indomitable endurance, is about to fly over Dunkirk. What we are going to face is the Condor Legion with rich practical experience.
It is because of the strength of the enemy that our heroic nature can be reflected. We must let the Germans taste our power, let the Polish people see hope, and let the world cheer for the Polish 303 Squadron.
Now, are there two roads in front of you? Either will the world be shocked by you? Or are you willing to be cannon fodder and become cowards? From then on, you will sink.
We are not the best fighter jets in our 302 Squadron, not brand new, but our pilots are the best? Our combat qualities are the toughest, and our will is the strongest. Tell me?
"yes!"
The Polish pilots were all excited by their blood? Answering the commander-in-chief in unison.
The Polish staff on the 13 fighter jets stood on the ground one after another, silently standing in a row with hands in hand. Many people burst into tears and sang the national anthem in their hearts.
After their country fell, they were not afraid of life and death? They came to England to resist the Germans, defeat the Germans, and let their motherland regain peace.
Zhou Zhihan waved his fists? Like a tyrant: "Look at you all are gentle like women, your voice is so small that I can't hear it. Tell me loudly? Which squadron is composed of the best pilots in the world today?"
"Is it the 303 Squadron? Sir! The best squadron in the world is the 303 Flying Combat Squadron in Poland. Sir!"
The momentum of all the pilots of the 303 Squadron was mobilized by Zhou Zhihan, and everyone's eyes shone with the light of victory.
"Tell me? Are you the best pilots!"
"yes!"
"Hit louder? I can't hear clearly!"
"We are the best pilots in the world! Sir!"
"This is what you said. Today I will see if the 303 Squadron is an eagle in the air? Or cannon fodder that can only brag, or the vulnerable stupid bird that the Germans say."
Zhou Zhihan waved his fists and roared loudly!
"We are the eagle. Sir!"
The Polish pilot replied in unison, full of ruthlessness.
In order to restore the country, the Polish pilots came to Britain with their passionate hearts. They are about to fly into the sky to fight the vulture army that trampled on their motherland. The enemies are about to meet, and they are very jealous.
Zhou Zhihan nodded secretly. What he wanted was the ruthlessness of the Poles. He had seen the ruthlessness of the 303 Squadron in Chinese pilots.
"At 3:40 pm, we took off on time and headed to the Dunkirk waters to face the Luftwaffe.
After we took off, we formed a flight squadron by three four-finger formations. In order to save fuel and discover enemy aircraft more accurately, the three four-finger formations flew into three altitude levels. The four fighter aircraft in each four-finger formation still flew in trapezoidal formations, and the altitudes between the two aircraft were staggered by 15 meters in sequence.
The wide distance between the entire formation is maintained within 1.5 kilometers to 2 kilometers. The commander aircraft is responsible for navigating and discovering the enemy situation and taking the lead in launching the battle. The wingman is responsible for protecting the safety behind the commander aircraft and taking into account the enemy situation on both sides.
The first four-finger formation consists of four fearless fighters, the second four-finger formation consists of four hurricane fighters, and the third four-finger formation consists of four Spitfire fighters.
There are two current tactics of the Germans. One is a free hunter composed of 2 to 8 Messerchmitts. They like to lie in ambush at high altitude, facing the sun, and dive unexpectedly, specifically hunting allied aircraft groups heading to Dunkirk for interception missions; the other is a escort formation by Messerchmitt or BF110 Destroyers, protecting their bombers to Dunkirk Beach to bombard the retreating Allies.
If you meet the BF109e Free Hunter, the combat mission will be left to four Spitfires and four Hurricanes. If you meet Messerchmitt or Destroyers and Bombers in the German escort formation, the Spitfire mission will still entangle Messerchmitt. The main opponent of the Hurricane is the Destroyer, or it will be combined with the Fearless Type to attack their bombers with all their strength.
Our tactic is to entangle Messer Schmitt and other escort fighters with spitfire or hurricanes, and the fearless fighters attack their bomber formations with all their might, because our air opponents are mainly from Messer Schmitt, and the main threat of the retreating Allied forces on the beach is the German bomber formation rather than Messer Schmitt. Therefore, shooting down or driving German bombers is our main task.
Finally, remember that I fly at the end and will be your strong backing at all times. On the way to Dunkirk, you will do your best to search for enemy planes in front and take into account the safety of both sides. I will defend the airspace behind you."
"Yes! Sir!"
Before they could fly into the sky, the Polish pilots were convinced by the commander-in-chief.
They had never heard of the commander-in-chief's tactics before, and they did not know until now that the technology of air combat is like a vast starry sky and has no borders.
Chapter completed!