So, where is the 41st Special Mixed Fleet hidden?

When Hal sent the telegram, it was already 11:30. The attack aircraft group of the 16th Special Mixed Fleet had completed the bombing mission and was flying eastward.

As expected, it will reach the sky above the 17th Special Mix Fleet between 12:15 and 12:30.

There are only more than 20 SBDs and more than 20 TBDs. The escorted F4F is still entangled with Liang Xia fighter jets, and some of them are sent to carry out search missions.

After recovering these carrier-based aircraft, the 17th Special Mixed Fleet was able to organize two waves of attacks in the afternoon.

The key is to find the 41st Special Mixed Fleet!

It was not until 11:45 that Major Duter sent a message that two ocean-going cruisers had sank and secretly followed two Liang Xia Navy fighters.

What's the meaning?

Follow Liang Xia fighter plane to the 41st Special Mix Fleet!

The two "Xiaotian" had fought over the heavy cruiser formation before, probably exhausted all their ammunition. After getting rid of the escort fighter jets of the 16th Special Mixed Fleet, they did not get entangled with the attack aircraft group of the 17th Special Mixed Fleet, and flew directly over the aircraft group.

The key is that both fighters are flying westward!

Then, the 41st Special Mixed Fleet is likely to be in the west.

In the report sent, Duter also mentioned that he had contacted Major Clark and would immediately inform Major Clark after discovering the 41st Special Fleet.

Because it was flying westward directly after taking off, the fleet commanded by Major Duter still had enough fuel.

Unfortunately, the bombs and torpedoes were used up.

It must be said that the Newland Navy pilots still lack experience, and the air defense firepower of the two ocean-going cruisers is indeed very abnormal.

Up to 32 130mm anti-aircraft guns are very deadly.

In theory, a large-caliber anti-aircraft gun on an ocean cruiser can fire at 8 targets at the same time, but in fact, it can only deal with 6 targets in the same direction at the same time.

The so-called "target" generally refers to a group of aircraft based on squadrons!

The heavy cruiser can conduct remote interception of up to two aircraft groups on the same side.

In long-distance air defense operations, the firepower strength of the ocean cruiser actually reaches three times that of the heavy cruiser!

In fact, even the fast battleship can only conduct long-range interception of three aircraft groups on the same side, and an air defense commander is needed.

The result was that the fleet commanded by Major Duter used bombs and torpedoes on these two ocean-going cruisers.

At that time, Duter might have taken it for granted that after they sank two ocean cruisers, Major Clark's fleet could reach and attack the aircraft carriers hiding behind. Because it was not their turn to deal with the aircraft carriers, they did not need to save bombs and torpedoes.

To be said, this is related to the tactics arranged by Tashi.

Before taking off, Tian Shi specifically instructed two commanders not to underestimate the air defense warships covering the aircraft carrier in order to assault the aircraft carrier.

By 11:55, when it was almost 12:00, we finally waited for good news.

Arranged by Major Duter, Liang Xia's Navy's aircraft carrier was discovered in the SBD flying in front, and the pilot visually identified it as an "Imperial Capital" class.

That’s right, it’s the 41st Special Mixed Fleet!

In addition, Major Duter has called Major Clark, and it is expected that within 15 minutes, Major Clark will lead the aircraft group to launch an attack.

It was not until this time that Spear's face changed slightly.

Although only one aircraft carrier was found, it was confirmed to be the "Imperial Capital" class, so it must be the 41st special mixed fleet, and the other aircraft carrier is nearby.

Now, Bai Zhizhan is hard to fly.

But, it's not time to rest assured.

The question now is: Can a fleet of aircraft kill the 41st special mixed fleet?

Liang Xia’s new fighter jets are very powerful, and the 41st Special Mixed Fleet is alone and will definitely carry more fighter jets.

The Navy had long obtained information.

The capacity of the "Imperial Capital" class is similar to that of the "Longjiang" class. Carrier-based aircraft can be tied on the flight deck. Without affecting normal aviation operations, it can carry up to one and a half squadrons of carrier-based aircraft. The exact number is determined by the type of carrier-based aircraft.

The key point is that in the previous battles, the 41st Special Mixed Fleet did not use many fighters.

Attacking the fleet of the 16th Special Mixed Fleet, at most two squadrons of fighter jets perform escort missions.

In addition, a squadron was sent to cover the heavy cruiser formation that was leaving.

Even if it is carried according to the normal number, there are at least three squadrons of fighter jets on the two aircraft carriers!

Because the two ocean-going cruisers that were out of the front were attacked and there were still dozens of minutes of preparation time, Bai Zhizhan would definitely send out all the remaining fighter planes!

Can the aircraft fleet commanded by Major Clark break through the air defense line composed of 24 fighter jets?

Of course, the escort fighter jets in Major Duterte's fleet must be included.

Even so, that is far from enough!

If one attack is not enough, you must immediately organize a second attack.

Thinking of this, Tian Shi didn't dare to delay too much and told Spur his thoughts.

After the fleet of the 16th Special Mixed Fleet arrived, the SBD and TBD immediately landed, and then recharged and refueled.

As long as it is not damaged and can take off, take off immediately after loading and refueling.

Where is the escort fighter?

If there is no, no arrangement!

The 16th Special Mixed Fleet's fleet arrived at 12:15, and they can hurry up and be able to re-distance before 13:00.

Even if the arrival time is delayed to 12:30, you can still be dispatched before 13:15.

In this way, the attack aircraft group composed of these carrier-based aircraft can arrive before 14:30 to attack the 41st Special Mixed Fleet.

Because there is enough time, even if the fighter jets carrying out escort missions take off for half an hour late, they can catch up with the fleet ahead by speed.

The key is to launch a second attack immediately.

In this way, the 17th Special Mixed Fleet can turn to sail east after 13 o'clock, that is, leave the battlefield, and there is no need to worry about encountering Liang Xia's fleet at night.

Don’t forget that Liang Xia’s 43rd Special Mixed Fleet is in the northwest direction.

According to the news sent by the 11th Special Mixed Fleet, several main battleships have already sunk, and are not opponents of Liang Xia's 43rd Special Mixed Fleet.

In the end, even if you fight six battleships, the 11th Special Mixed Fleet may not achieve results.

Compared with Liang Xia's fast battleships, the old battleships designed and built by the Newland Navy during the last war are not ordinary differences!

To be said, the impact of generation difference on battleships is even more serious than that of aircraft carriers.

No matter how bad the aircraft carrier is, as long as the carrier-based aircraft is not bad, it still has enough combat effectiveness. If the battleship is one generation short of the battleship, it will almost be a crushing gap.

Obviously, after dark, Liang Xia's 43rd Special Mix Fleet will go south to pursue the 17th Special Mix Fleet.

If the battle drags until evening and the 17th Special Mix Fleet is bombed, even if the aircraft carrier is not sunk and is only severely damaged, it will be caught by the fast battleship of the 43rd Special Mix Fleet at night and then sunk by giant cannons. It is impossible to wait until tomorrow to launch an attack with a carrier-based aircraft during the day.

In short, there is definitely nothing wrong with catching the time to launch an attack.

In Tian Shi's words, Bai Zhizhan will definitely not look back and forth. As long as he has the chance, he will firmly grasp it and give the enemy a fatal blow.

Tian Shi said nothing wrong, Bai Zhizhan really won't miss any opportunity.

When Tashi was doing tactical analysis to Spur, the alarm suddenly sounded, and it was an air defense alarm!
Chapter completed!