v2 Chapter 840： aircraft cemetery

Many military strategists and historians in later generations have different views on the internal resolution of the US Department of Defense. Some people think that the US Department of Defense should not make such a hasty decision, and in the end not only let the Black Cloud Group make so much money, but also gave them permission to sell arms in the United States. This also paved the way for later international competition. It can be said that the military has the behavior of capitalizing on the enemy.

Some experts also believe that the environment at the time and the situation the US military was facing. We can only ask Heiyun Group to handle this matter, other companies do not have that ability. As for Bao Zixuan to make money, that is someone's ability. At least the military did not suffer at that time, and even accelerated the modernization of the US military to a certain extent.

However, these can only be commented by later generations. At this time, Bao Zixuan, accompanied by General Ian Wright, came to the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in the United States. The purpose of coming here is very simple and straightforward, that is, to buy retired aircraft from the United States.

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, is also known as the "aircraft cemetery" because it accommodates and disposes of retired U.S. military aircraft. Not all of the planes were damaged. The aircraft graveyard has the function of storing these aircraft, which can be reused when the war comes.

The air force base is famous, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base covers an area of ​​2,600 acres, where the obsolete aircraft worth 35 billion US dollars are kept for future generations, providing parts for the current latest models. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base houses thousands of aircraft, some only temporarily at the base between deployments, but more than 80 will eventually end their missions here. Davis-Monthan Air Force Base is also a "steel cemetery", where 350,000 pieces of steel can be recycled if necessary.

At the same time, the air base is also the location of the 309th Aviation Maintenance and Reconstruction Center of the US military, which is responsible for repairing and maintaining the aircraft, and even allowing some of them to fly into the blue sky again. Aircraft engines, ammunition, wiring, electronic instruments and some usable spare parts are all recycled to reduce the cost of maintaining the current large aircraft formation.

In the past life, Bao Zixuan had been here. At that time, the scale and the number of stored planes were much larger than at this time. But even now, the scene is very shocking. This is the strength of the Americans. It is estimated that apart from the Soviet Union, the air force of any country in the world is no match for the aircraft stored here.

In fact, this is not aimless, after all, it is in the Cold War period. Weapons are updated very quickly, and various experimental aircraft emerge in an endless stream.

Seeing General Ian Wright coming, a colonel a lot older than him came over. What makes people very strange is that this old colonel has an arm that never swayed, which is very inconsistent with the military style.

It was not until after walking in that people found out that the old man had a prosthesis on one of his arms. This makes people very curious, after all, disability is normal in the military, and death in severe cases is also very common. But under normal circumstances, if you have a disability, you must retire, especially if your arm is broken.

Seeing the old man coming, Ian Wright did not dare to put on the air of a general. He took the lead in giving a military salute and said, "Nice to meet you here, Colonel Freiburg."

Hearing the name Bao Zixuan feels a little strange, because the name has a distinct German flavor. In fact, this is also normal. After all, the United States is an immigrant, and it is not surprising to see German descendants.

It's just that many people can't imagine that the end of World War II is not very long. There are German officers in the U.S. military, which is still a little awkward.

Colonel Freiburg returned a standard military salute and said, "Your Excellency the General is welcome to come and inspect."

No matter how old he was, General Ian Wright was nominally his leader. People respect you, but you can't rely on the old to sell the old. Although seniority and age can play a role in the military, it mainly depends on the position and rank.

Ian Wright was a proper lieutenant general, and he was just a colonel. It can be said that the military ranks of the two are quite different. In front of outsiders, Colonel Freiburg has to give each other enough face and respect.

Ian Wright knew the character of the old man and didn't bother with the title and words. Introducing Bao Zixuan to the elderly is a matter of politeness at the very least.

Ian Wright: "Mr. Bao is the head of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Colonel Freiburg."

Then he said to Colonel Freiburg: "This is Mr. Bao Zixuan of the Black Cloud Group."

Colonel Freiburg, though his main job was at the Air Force base, was by no means an old stubborn stubborn deaf ear. Of course, I know Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. After all, Bao's richest man is more famous in the United States than a movie star.

And after receiving an order from the Ministry of National Defense yesterday, I focused on checking the information of Heiyun Group and Bao Zixuan. I really don't know if I don't check it, I'm shocked when I check it.

Colonel Freiburg did not expect this young man to have achieved such an achievement in just a few years. Not only has he made huge fortunes, but he has also made extraordinary achievements in technology.

It is simply a living legend, and it has reached the point of publishing a book.

Bao Zixuan didn't dare to care, he stretched out his hand and said with a smile, "Hello, Colonel Freiburg. I'm Bao Zixuan, nice to meet you."

Colonel Freiburg gave a military salute, then stretched out his hand and said, "I've heard of Mr. Bao's name for a long time, and when I saw it today, it turned out to be a hero out of a boy."

Ian Wright: "Colonel Freiburg is familiar with the situation here, let him give us a good introduction."

To say that Colonel Freiburg is definitely a ruthless man. When he was young, he served as a pilot in the 29th bomber wing of the United States. He was seriously wounded during the war against Japan, resulting in the amputation of one arm.

The opinion of the military's top management was to retire from active service, but the old man insisted on staying in the army with his excellent military qualities and amazing perseverance. You must know that this is very rare, and the pain and difficulties experienced are unimaginable to outsiders.

Colonel Freiburg said very seriously: "Davis-Monsen Air Force Base was built in 1925. In 1927, after the aviator Lin Bai set the record for the first time in history to fly over the Atlantic Ocean. The monoplane "Spirit of St. Louis" landed here. , inaugurated Davis-Monthan Field, the largest civilian airfield in the United States at the time. During World War II, the airfield served as a training base for bomber operations."

"After the end of World War II, the airport was converted into an air force base, and since 1946, it has been tasked with preserving military aircraft. The 29th bomber "Enola Gai" that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima was the David Smonson Air Force Base became the first "guests" of the aircraft depot."

"Then, during the Korean War and the Vietnam War, the base was responsible for supplying aircraft and spare parts."

"At the same time, the base is also the US military's aerospace repair and maintenance center. In the vast desert at the base, the military's retired aircraft and storage aircraft are stored Because the climate here is warm and dry, the body corrosion is very slow."

"Each aircraft that is sent here has its vulnerable parts and expensive instruments removed, and the 'blood of the aircraft' is drained of all fluids such as fuel, hydraulic oil, and windows, doors, hatches, etc. The protective material is sealed, and the cockpit glass is tightly covered to prevent it from aging and yellowing due to direct sunlight in the desert for a long time, but the door of the aircraft belly is kept as open as possible to avoid excessive air pressure inside the aircraft.”

"As long as the mission requires, many aircraft can go directly to the battlefield after maintenance and maintenance."

The old colonel spoke sonorously and forcefully, and he was full of confidence. Although it is only a brief introduction, it can make people feel a kind of blood boiling.

In the past life, Bao Zixuan came here mainly to visit and travel. The person in charge of the base would not personally come forward to receive it. After all, he did not have the strength to shock others.

General Ian Wright said with a smile: "Mr. Bao may not know yet that Colonel Freiburg entered the base after the 29th bomber moved in. He was a pilot on the 29th bomber."

Hearing this, Bao Zixuan felt awe of the old man in front of him. This has nothing to do with which country, just recognition of their achievements.

Colonel Freiburg likely had been to Hiroshima or Nagasaki as the first batch of 29 bombers moved into the base. Although there is no way to verify it, it is still inseparable.

Bao Zixuan said with a kind of respect: "Every soldier who bleeds, was wounded, or died for the country is a hero. It is a worthwhile trip to see one of them today."

Colonel Freiburg did not expect that the rich man in front of him was not very old, but his words were very comfortable to listen to. It seems that success requires not only IQ, but also emotional intelligence.

After a few people chatted a few more times, Colonel Freiburg took them on a tour.