Chapter 263

If the German Blitz is the vanguard of the war, the German air force is the most powerful weapon of the vanguard. German tanks can sweep the battlefield, and German Paratroopers can gallop behind enemy lines, all because Germany has the most powerful air force in the world.

Within the air force, the units responsible for ground support missions are called bombers. Equipped with terrifying ju-87 Stuka dive bombers and do-217 medium range bombers, these units are the most powerful weapons of war of the German air force.

So these German bomber pilots like their work very much. They even like to be called demons because they destroy cities and kill lives. To be fair, they do nothing evil.

Now, they are ordered to take off from the airport, fly over mountains and rivers, and form a formation among blue sky and white clouds. With the roar of the engine, they gather closely and block out the sky like locusts, and fly to their new target, Rotterdam, the capital of the Netherlands.

The do-217 bomber seems to be very advanced in this era, with a 17 meter long fuselage, long streamline and an amazing 19 meter wide wingspan. The 5-meter-high double vertical tail looks very domineering, but it also brings a shooting dead angle to the tail.

This kind of Bomber can invade the enemy's airspace at a super-high speed of 500km, and can easily drop bombs over the target at a flying altitude of 7000 meters. Some pilots of German bombers are even willing to fly this kind of plane to confront their opponents and intercept their fighters.

However, the head of state is still developing more advanced long-range bombers, because akado is not satisfied with the 2000 km range of the do-217 bomber, which satisfies both the army and the air force. In the head of state's mind, the air force should deploy heavy long-range bombers with a range of more than 2500 km.

In the narrow cockpit, the pilot is concentrating on controlling the plane. Beside him, the pilot of the co pilot is checking their map to distinguish their flight direction from the vertical and horizontal roads and rivers on the ground. At their feet, the Gunners who are responsible for controlling the nose and defending the guns are chatting with the Gunners in the back of the plane through the phone. They look casual and do not seem to carry out the attack task at all.

Until now, the bombing mission has been a very comfortable job for German Air Force pilots: German fighter planes dominate the sky, and they are not worried that their opponent's planes will rush out to attack them. Those weak ground artillery have long been Stuka clear, when they come out, the task is often too simple to imagine.

"Tell the convoy to go back! There are no fighters in the Netherlands at all. " The pilot in the co pilot's seat looked at the ground under his feet, then said with a smile, "I really feel sad for the Dutch. They have lost, but they still want to face up and don't want to surrender."

The engine is still roaring. The unique greenhouse cockpit of German aircraft gives the pilot a very good view of the front, but only if you have the courage to fly so high.

"Forget it! This is a combat mission. If you feel safe, it will be safe. Let the pilots continue to fly on it. At least it will make us safer. "

"Flying at 6500 meters! The plane is in good condition! We are flying in the right direction. Everything is so normal that I can't meet such a normal combat environment even in the exercise. " The pilot put aside the building identification photos and maps, yawned and said, "I heard that the head of state was injured in the nose by a killer sent by Britain the night before yesterday?"

"Nose? I heard he did it himself. The British killers just fired, and the Fuehrer bumped his nose to avoid the attack. " At their feet, the weapon operator with the machine gun yelled.

"So we'll have a new mission soon, right?" The pilot said: "we will be ordered to take off from Holland and bomb British cities. Unfortunately, our voyage is not enough to threaten London. Otherwise, we can destroy that city in a few days. I promise I can drop the bomb on the Queen's head."

"You are too pessimistic, Mr. driver." With a smile, the pilot butted the pilot with his elbow: "we'll soon take off from France. We'll be close at that time! In addition, I need to remind you of a very important thing, bombing is my job! Do you understand? "

"Yes! I Know! I understand very well! Because if I were a bomber, I'd be the first to throw your words down! " The pilot said with a helpless smile.

"All right! That's the end of the joke. It's seven minutes from Rotterdam! Turn on the radio! Confirm the normal operation of the weapon system The pilot began to check his bomb sight carefully and stopped chattering.

"Attention, bombers! Attention, bombers! We'll be over the target in five minutes! All crew members are on alert. " From the earphone came the voice of the commander in chief of the bomber formation: "God bless you! For the Fuehrer

"See that airport down there?" Looking at the pilot on the ground with the catapult sight, he suddenly asked.

"See, you mean the one with a flag over the roof?" The pilot replied casually“ They're so close to Rotterdam. Why don't they fight directly? " The pilot asked“ Because if we go to bomb first, it will be easier for them to fight. " The pilot concentrated on driving, after a few seconds to reply“ That means we're more important, doesn't it? " The pilot adjusted the bomb sight and raised his head: "every time I drop the bomb, I feel like God. I am destroying a civilization! I can easily destroy buildings, destroy streets - send countless people to heaven. "“ You're talking about bomb work! You're just responsible for throwing them down. " The pilot said with a smile, "and if you talk such nonsense again, I'll throw you down."“ Attention, all planes! Ahead is the target of this mission, the Dutch city of Rotterdam. Everybody, open the bomb bay and get ready to drop the bomb. " With the mechanical friction sound, the bomb compartment of the do-217 bomber slowly opened, revealing the dark bomb hanging in the belly“ Keep your course A loud command came from the earphone“ Drop height After a while, maybe a few minutes, the commander's voice came from the earphone again“ They fought back! They are fighting back with antiaircraft guns A pilot reported with a listener: "there is an anti-aircraft gun shell exploding on my left side, it didn't hit."“ It seems that they don't have many antiaircraft guns! All bombers stay in formation! hold still! hold still! Keep descending The commander yelled in his headphones“ We're on target! Attack begins! Free to drop Suddenly, the order to attack was given“ Click There was a slight noise in the cabin. The pilot knew that under his operation, a bomb broke away from the hanging point in the belly of the plane and landed on the ground“ No one can save the Dutch! They're dead! " The pilot, who is now the bomber, said with a smile, "go down! Baby With his words, another bomb was dropped on the streets of Rotterdam“ Bomb 01“ Bomb 02! " With the reports, hundreds of bombs fell from high altitude, hit the houses in Rotterdam, destroyed factories and roads. One building after another collapsed with the fire“ Stop bombing! All bombers stop bombing! " The commander's voice came quickly: "Air Force Commander Catherine's order! All bombers stop dropping bombs! Close the bomb bay! I repeat! Air Force Commander Katherine relayed the order of the head of state, mission cancelled! All bombers close the bomb bay! Return at once“ What's going on? Commander! I didn't follow your orders just now. We have been ordered to bomb Rotterdam and the mission will not be easily cancelled. " A pilot confirms the accuracy of the command in the headset“ You heard me right! I've been ordered to take all the bombers home immediately! The Fuehrer himself gave the order to cancel the mission, and I confirmed the cancellation password with general Catherine on the radio. " The commander said to the phone“ Can I venture to ask why? After all, it's unusual to cancel such a big action easily. " The commander of another Bomber Squadron said in his headphones“ No problem, of course. According to the news just received, the queen of the Netherlands has ordered the Dutch soldiers to lay down their weapons. A few hours later, the Dutch front-line commander will formally submit the Dutch Garrison's surrender to general Keitel, commander of the B group army. So the head of state ordered the bombing to stop. " The commander explained“ That's all, commander The squadron leader said helplessly: "I don't have any problems."“ Attention, all pilots! Heading due east! All return The commander ordered loudly. The roar of the engines became more noisy, and throughout the sky, the German bombers began to turn. Although the sky is still blocked, but no longer drop lethal bombs. Looking back at the smiling Merkel, Queen Wilhelmina said, "I want to leave a few days late to express my sympathy to the people affected by the air strikes."“ There's no problem with that. " Merkel nodded and said, "I think Reinhart, who is responsible for your safety in the SS? General Heidrich will arrange it for you. You can use the German defense forces honor guard, they are very powerful, is the world's most fascinating military music honor guard. "..." Above the sky, the talkative pilot put his chin on his hand: "it seems that someone can save the Dutch. At least our head of state can. "“ Ha ha. " The pilot ignored him and laughed. The pilot sighed and continued, "our head of state has done what God can't do."