Although they were approaching the airport, the flying altitude of the five Japanese aircraft was still 2,000 meters.
According to normal circumstances, the Japanese plane at this time should have descended to within 1,000 meters from the ground.
However, for fear of being concentrated by the anti-aircraft firepower of the Eighth Route Army on the ground, the five Japanese planes had to first arrive at the sky above Wusu Airport, then circle and lower their altitude before landing.
The Japanese had obviously been psychologically affected by the Eighth Route Army.
Yoshimoto Teiichi was sitting in plane No. 1. The pilot in plane No. 1 had already used telescopes to see Taiyuan City and Wusu Airport on the ground.
So the pilot asked the co-pilot to inform Yoshimoto Seiichi.
The Japanese co-pilot came to the rear cabin and reported to Yoshimoto Sadatari: "Your Excellency, Lieutenant General, the front has reached Taiyuan and the aircraft is about to lower its altitude."
"Yoshi!"
Yoshimoto Teiichi sounded satisfied:
"Land as soon as possible!"
"Hi!"
The Japanese co-pilot lowered his head suddenly, turned around and left.
Yoshimoto Sada breathed a huge sigh of relief, and her heart that had been hanging on her chest returned to her stomach.
To be honest, there is a question mark as to whether Yoshimoto Seiichi can successfully assume the post of commander of the First Army.
The Eighth Route Army has an almost perverted and terrifying intelligence capability. Many generals who entered Shanxi, including Li Yunlong of the Eighth Route Army, would receive intelligence in advance and were assassinated.
Including the last observation group of Lieutenant General Hisao Fururu, as well as the commander of the Guards Division, Lieutenant General Muto Akira, and the previous deputy chief of staff of the North China Front, Major General Hirata Masahan.
Even Lieutenant General Miyano Michichi, the previous chief of staff of the Kwantung Army, was assassinated by Li Yunlong of the Eighth Route Army.
Yoshimoto Teiichi felt that he was definitely not an exception. He went to Taiyuan today to take up the post of commander of the First Army. The Eighth Route Army must have received the intelligence.
Even the time when the current commander of the First Army, Lieutenant General Yoshio Iwamatsu, left Taiyuan was known to Li Yunlong.
In order to avoid being assassinated, the North China Front not only sent four of the most advanced Zero fighter jets to escort them, but also made a long circuit from southern Hebei before arriving in Taiyuan.
The Zero fighter is the Navy's most advanced carrier-based fighter that was recently equipped.
He participated in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor and hoisted American fighter jets to fight in the Pacific battlefield.
The base camp heard that some fighter jets appeared in China that could defeat the Army such as Nakajima fighter jets, so Hideji Tojo requested 24 Zero fighters from the Navy to equip the 1st Flying Squadron of the 1st Flying Division.
The 1st Flying Team was equipped with Zero fighter jets. After forming combat effectiveness, it was transferred to the North China Front under the command of Okamura Neiji.
Then, Yoshimoto Sadashi raised the telescope on his chest and looked to the right.
In the field of view of the telescope, he saw the vague outline of Taiyuan City, as well as the permanent Japanese military fortifications standing outside Taiyuan City.
"Finally almost there!"
A satisfied smile appeared on Yoshimoto Seiichi's face.
As the Japanese pilot of aircraft No. 1 pulled the control stick, the nose of the aircraft sank suddenly, and the transport aircraft roared through the clouds and lowered its altitude.
However, at this moment, Yoshimoto Teiichi suddenly noticed that the escorting Zero fighter on the right side had made a strange movement. It suddenly deviated from the route, broke away from the flight formation, and accelerated to the front.
At this time, the pilot of aircraft No. 1 was operating the joystick to lower the altitude of the aircraft, and suddenly saw the Zero fighter originally behind him appearing on the flank of his nose.
He looked intently and saw the pilot of the Zero fighter gesturing to him.
The pilot of Unit 1 followed the gesture of the Zero fighter pilot and looked over.
I saw several enemy planes speeding towards the No. 1 aircraft, about 500 meters above their flight formation.
The Jaap pilot of Unit 1 had no time to think too much and immediately yanked the control stick and accelerated the emergency descent.
Just as the No. 1 transport plane carrying Yoshimoto Sadichi descended rapidly, the four Zero fighters climbed quickly and faced the four Saber fighters that dived down.
Inside the cabin.
Due to the restriction of his field of vision, Yoshimoto Seiichi suddenly felt a bad feeling in his heart as he watched the Zero fighter jet disappear from his field of vision and felt the transport plane's rapid descent. He smelled something unusual.
"What happened?"
Yoshimoto Sadashi's expression changed, he put his head in front of the window and asked urgently.
Major General Hongzhong Tadao on the side also looked confused.
Several Japanese combat advisers sitting on the other side saw the situation in the sky and reported to Yoshimoto Teiichi in a panic:
"Your Majesty Lieutenant General, four enemy planes have appeared in the sky, and our fighter jets are fighting..."
"Nani?" Yoshimoto Teiichi's face suddenly became solemn and he ordered loudly, "Speed up and land!"
At this time, it is safest for the plane to land at the ground airport and hide in the airport's air-raid shelter.
Four Sabre fighter jets and four Zero fighter jets fought in the air.
Da da da……
Boom boom…
The ammunition belts fired by aviation machine guns and aviation cannons are clearly visible in the air.
The devils in the sky still don't know that they have fallen into the Eighth Route Army's trick.
These four Saber fighter jets were the cover group thrown out by Wang Hexin, the instructor of the New Regiment Flying Group.
Wang Hexin deliberately lured the four Japanese Zero fighter escorts away from the Yoshimoto Sadat plane in order to create an opportunity for his attack team to pursue and annihilate the Yoshimoto Sadat plane.
When they were learning to fly airplanes at overseas military bases, these pilots were all taught by Boss Chen's ace pilot instructor.
And they often conduct simulated air combat training with Boss Chen’s ace pilot.
Although each student pilot was "shot down" dozens of times, in the process of being abused, each student pilot completed a gorgeous transformation from a rookie to a qualified pilot.
Even outstanding students like Li Shaorong and Wang Hexin are close to the level of ace pilots.
Seeing that the Japanese flight formation had indeed been fooled, Wang Hexin personally piloted a Saber fighter and led three other Saber fighters to form an attack group that emerged from the clouds on the other side and headed straight for Yoshimoto Seiichi's plane.
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at this time.
Wuwuwu——
The rapid ups and downs of the air defense siren resounded throughout Wusu Airport.
Kazuki Yamamoto, Masao Miyazaki, Masa Hanaya and other Japanese generals at Takeyuku Airport, as well as Japanese soldiers from the Fifth Division around the airport.
They all looked to the sky, their eyes widened with disbelief on their faces.
Unfortunately, the plane was too high for ground anti-aircraft firepower to reach, and they did not dare to fire for fear of injuring the new commander of the First Army.
In addition, there were no fighter jets taking off from Wusu Airport to help the Japanese fighter jets and eliminate the enemy planes that suddenly appeared.
The Japanese could only stare on the ground, unable to do anything.
The Japanese general holding a telescope soon saw the enemy plane rushing out from the side and rear of Yoshimoto Sada's plane, and his expression suddenly changed.
The new commander is in trouble, big trouble at that.
"idiot!"
"Pilots are all a bunch of idiots. They don't even know they've fallen into a trap!?"
"Go back quickly, there are enemy planes attacking the commander!"
"Kill them!"
A group of Japanese soldiers were jumping on the ground and shouting, incompetent and furious.
…
at the same time.
Four Saber fighter jets emerged from the clouds on the side and rear of Yoshimoto's plane and headed straight for Yoshimoto's plane.
The other two reconnaissance planes were hovering at high altitude to conduct reconnaissance for the cover group and attack group to see if there were any other enemy planes incoming or to pay attention to ground anti-aircraft firepower.
The maximum flight speed of the KI57 transport aircraft that Yoshimoto Sadaichi flew on was 470 kilometers per hour.
The maximum flight speed of the Saber fighter is 960 kilometers per hour.
Even though the Japanese pilot maximized the speed of the KI57, the four Saber fighters behind it were still closing in rapidly.
"02,02, follow me into the attack position, 03,04 serve as cover!"
Instructor Wang Hexin of the New 1st Regiment Flying Brigade piloted a knife-equipped fighter jet, pulled the joystick and dived towards Yoshimoto Teiichi's plane to pursue it.
The Saber fighter numbered 02 soon followed and lined up with Wang Hexin's lead aircraft to form an attack formation.
The pilots of fighter jets 03 and 04, one on the left and one on the right, acted as cover.
Wang Hexin and his wingman pilots maximized the speed of the Sabre fighter, and soon caught up with Yoshimoto Seiichi's plane.
"Fire!"
Entering the range of the 20mm aerial cannon, the cockpit's aiming center was already aimed at the Japanese transport aircraft, and Wang Hexin gave the firing order without hesitation.
As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Hexin took the lead in pressing the launch button of the Saber fighter's 20mm cannon.
The weapon system of the first-generation F-86 fighter jet was six M2HB 12.7 mm heavy machine guns, while the improved model provided by Boss Chen uses four 20 mm aerial cannons.
Although there is no doubt that the M2 large-caliber heavy machine gun is powerful, the power and range of the 20mm aerial cannon are even more advantageous.
It’s not that the M2 heavy machine gun isn’t good enough, it’s that Boss Chen’s requirements are relatively high.
Boom boom boom…
As Wang Hexin pressed the launch button, the four 20mm cannons under the plane spurted out long tongues of flame, and the bullet belts wound towards Yoshimoto Seiichi's car.
The wingman not far away also aimed at Yoshimoto Seiichi's car and opened fire almost simultaneously.
"idiot!"
Inside the KI57 transport plane, through the plexiglass window, I watched the bullets flying past, with a face full of horror.
The pilot of Yoshimoto Sadaichi made a sharp turn in the air and made an evasive maneuver.
Yoshimoto Teiichi felt a sudden shock, and the transport plane he was riding on was hit!
It seems that the confession is here today. Yoshimoto Sadashi's face is filled with regret. If he had known this, he should not have been the commander of the First Army and let the First Army fend for itself...
The Japanese pilot driving the transport plane tried his best to pull the control stick and make zigzag evasive maneuvers.
But there was nowhere to hide amid the massive shells fired by the two Saber fighter jets and eight 20mm cannons at the rear.
Regardless of maneuverability or speed, the KI57 is like a toy in front of the Sabre fighter.
During the alternating firing of the two Saber fighters, the tail and wings of the KI57 transport plane were all broken off, and the cabin was pierced from both sides. A Japanese officer was beaten into pieces, and the cabin was filled with various flesh and blood parts.
Yoshimoto Seiichi's plane burst into flames, burning and trailing a long trail of smoke, and the plane plummeted to the ground.