Major General Li Mei was embarrassed and at a loss by Yang Zhen's few words. Fortunately, Wilson beside him reacted relatively quickly. Seeing the embarrassed expression on Major General Li Mei's face, he quickly interjected: "
Yang, the matter of aiding new fighter jets cannot be solved by the two of us. It is Washington's decision. I have been fighting for you, but this will take time, so don't be too impatient."
"We are here today to solve the problem of cooperation between our two armies. As for other problems, I think it is better to put them aside for the time being. Besides, don't you have an escort that can provide full escort?
Is it a fighter jet with excellent performance?”
"Although the United States does not provide assistance to you for new fighter jets, it still basically meets your needs in aviation aluminum. Yang, in the words of you Chinese, let's not settle old scores, so as not to affect our relationship.
Friendship. I think we should get down to business and solve the immediate problem first."
After Wilson finished speaking, Yang Zhen looked at Wilson, who was winking at him, and then at Li Mei, who looked embarrassed. Finally, he nodded and said: "Major General Li Mei, I have already raised the question you asked.
Solution. If you accept it, then I will issue an order to our aviation force and ask them to negotiate with you immediately."
Yang Zhen changed the topic, causing the embarrassed Major General Li Mei to nod hurriedly, saying that he completely agreed with Yang Zhen's opinion. However, he still stubbornly demanded that he be able to launch air strikes against the set targets at the same time as the anti-alliance bomber group.
.And hope that the Anti-Japanese Alliance can dispatch as many bombers as possible instead of engaging in one-to-one competition with the US military.
Regarding this stubborn guy, Yang Zhen said calmly: "General Li Mei, the gap in flight performance between the B-24 bomber we are equipped with and the B-29 bomber you are equipped with is still very big. In terms of cruising speed alone
The difference in speed is more than a hundred kilometers. As for the Stirling bombers, the difference in speed is even greater. How can several aircraft with such huge performance differences perform missions together?"
"Of course, I am not a professional in aviation, and I cannot express too specific opinions on this matter. How to implement this joint operation, let our aviation forces discuss it in detail with you. As for the number of aircraft dispatched, you can discuss it in detail.
Research. But when it comes to the number of aircraft dispatched, you have to consider the affordability of our industrial sector."
"In this way, you can come up with a plan as soon as possible and choose the target for bombing. For the rest, you can consult with our aviation commanders. Although I am disappointed with some of your American practices, after all, we
At least for now we are still allies. We are absolutely unambiguous in terms of cooperation."
After that, Yang Zhen picked up the phone and personally hung up the phone with Fang Ziyi and Liming in front of the two people, explaining his intention to them. The anxious Major General Li Mei, when he saw Yang
After Zhen put down the phone, he immediately left and went to find his anti-league colleagues. Looking at this guy's hurried back, Yang Zhen could only smile bitterly at Wilson.
After Major General Li Mei left, Wilson, who did not follow him, frowned and said to Yang Zhen: "Yang, I don't think you should be entangled in new fighter jets. When it comes to the provision of new weapons, Washington has Washington's considerations.
Not only you, but even the Soviets did not obtain such fighter jets."
"As an old friend, Yang, let me give you a suggestion. Instead of continuing to struggle with this matter, you should find ways to expand the production capacity of your fighter jets. Although I never think that Russia's low-quality aircraft will be inferior in performance.
More than American planes, but after all, it’s your best choice right now, isn’t it?”
Although Wilson's words were not stated directly, he also told Yang Zhen in disguise that the United States had completely decided not to provide the Anti-Japanese Alliance with the P-51, the latest American fighter jet. This was different from what he had always told Yang Zhen before.
, he was fighting for a difference for the Anti-Japanese Alliance. Although Wilson's words turned around in a circle this time, his intention was very clear.
His statement also means that the door for the Anti-Japanese Alliance to obtain this new type of fighter jet has basically been completely closed. Wilson is not being secretive this time. He should have received direct instructions from the White House or the top of the Army. Otherwise, Wilson
With this guy's personality, he wouldn't say it so directly.
For Yang Zhen, this incident is not just a simple new aircraft incident. Yang Zhen feels quite keenly that this is still a bad signal. Of course, Americans will not stop all the assistance from the Anti-Union yet.
, Americans who cherish the blood of young Americans are not so short-sighted.
However, I am afraid that their assistance will be gradually reduced in the next step. Especially in terms of weapons and equipment, they may further reduce the quantity and performance of assistance to the Anti-Alliance. Maybe I should start making certain preparations to prevent the Americans from changing the war situation.
There is the possibility of falling out at any time, and they have never lacked the means to burn bridges.
After thinking about it, Yang Zhen said to Wilson: "Since the United States has made a decision, we have to accept it or not, right? However, I hope you can guarantee the supply of aluminum for aviation. If
If you Americans also refuse this request."
"Then our next step will not be to launch any attack on the Japanese army, nor will we have any strategic cooperation with you. Wilson, it is not just you Americans who are willing to burn bridges across rivers. Think about the nearly 100 troops dispatched by China.
What kind of pressure will it put on you when thousands of Japanese troops return to your homeland?"
"However, as an old friend, I hope you, Wilson, can do us a favor. I know that you have great powers. Although you may not be doing well at the top, you have friends all over the two theaters of Europe and Asia. I hope you can
Help us get some of the German Junkers 52 transport planes and Italian SM 82 transport planes that you captured."
"I don't think your brother will not help us with this request. You Americans have now completely stopped providing assistance to our transport aircraft, and you have not been able to fulfill what you promised before. Your brother has only brought us eight c-planes in total.
The 47 transport planes can only transport one organic company by air, and even the number is not enough to make up for the losses in this battle."
"Since you are unwilling to help, then we must find a way to ensure that our troops can quickly maneuver when necessary. The number of transport aircraft in our hands cannot always meet the needs. With the addition of battle damage and losses caused by accidents, we urgently need to replenish them.
Transport aircraft.”
"Of course, if your brother is more capable and can help us get some German ME 109 fighter jets, as well as FW 190 fighter jets and some accessories, we will be very grateful to you. Brother Wilson, we don't have many aviation companies at the moment.
Industrial capabilities are all concentrated on the production of fighter jets and attack aircraft, and there is no energy to take into account the production of other aircraft."
"And the production technology of the C-47 transport aircraft you transferred is still a bit too complicated for us at the moment. At least for a long time, we will not be able to mass-produce it. The most important thing is that the aluminum you gave us is also
Just enough for us to maintain fighter production."
Regarding Yang Zhen's request, Wilson hesitated, but finally nodded: "I can only say that I will try my best to help you. But I am not sure whether this matter can succeed. After all, the Germans have suffered losses
It was very large, and the resistance was very tenacious. Of course, the number of aircraft we captured on the European battlefield was not many that were usable."
"Furthermore, the situation in the European theater is very complicated, and our tactics are different from those of the Russians. The equipment captured is still very limited. Especially the special nature of combat aircraft. You should understand this. I can only say that I will try my best.
I’m trying to help you, but I can’t guarantee the outcome.”
In response to Wilson's reply, Yang Zhen just smiled and didn't say anything. He still knew whether this guy with hands and eyes had the energy. When it came to increasing the quota and type of assistance equipment for the Anti-Union, he did not have the ability. But from now on
He still has the ability to get what he wants on the European battlefield.
Wilson not only has a huge family behind him, but he also has a lot of friends in the U.S. Army. He belongs to the kind of person who has a low position but definitely has a lot of energy. And through some special intelligence sources, Yang Zhen knows
The head of the U.S. Mediterranean Theater Intelligence Department has a close relationship with this guy.
As long as he agrees, he can still find a way to do this. The troops are very fond of the FW 190 fighter jets and their excellent performance. In addition, due to their own limited production capacity, the Americans have repeatedly restricted the supply of new fighter jets to the Alliance. The Soviets
Yang Zhen has always been hesitant about this matter, so Yang Zhen can only choose to buy some second-hand goods first.
In fact, this guy did not disappoint Yang Zhen in this regard. Two months after this conversation, after the Battle of the Ardennes, an American fleet unloaded 150 German-made FW1s at Dalian Port.
90 fighter jets, as well as a large number of aircraft accessories that are most urgently needed by the Anti-Japanese War.
At the same time, fifty Junkers 52 transport planes loaded with spare parts and seventeen Italian SM 82 transport planes were also handed over to the Anti-League at this time. Wilson also used his own connections to supplement the Anti-League with C-4 transport aircraft.
Seven transport planes, twenty C-4 and six transport planes each.
These forty American-made transport aircraft were also the last batch of transport aircraft obtained by the Anti-Japanese Alliance. After these forty transport aircraft arrived at the Anti-Japanese Alliance, the Americans replaced one B-24 bomber that was damaged in the battle, and the US Navy provided a one-time supply
In addition to the 220 SBD dive bombers, all bomber assistance from the counterattack alliance except the B 24 bombers was stopped.
The supply of B-25 bombers, which were always insufficient in the first place, has been completely stopped. Starting from February 45, the supply of A-20 attack aircraft has also been completely stopped. Even the supply of P-40 fighter jets is constantly decreasing.
Even the supply of spare parts for the B-24 bomber is getting less and less.
In order to ensure the air defense needs of the increasingly larger base area and the continuous expansion of the aviation force, Yang Zhen could only find ways to mobilize production capacity in the Northeast and make every effort to ensure the production of fighter jets. Even in four or five years, even the Il-2 attack aircraft
Production is being kept under pressure to ensure the production of fighter jets.
However, as its own rather limited production capacity has reached its limit, the output is still difficult to meet demand, and external sources are almost completely cut off. Yang Zhen can only continue to think of ways to expand production capacity, while buying them from the Soviet Union at high prices.
second-hand goods to replace the gap that cannot be met due to insufficient production capacity.
Fortunately, as the Soviet army advanced towards the German mainland, more and more German aircraft fell into the hands of the Soviet army. Although there were still some difficulties in replenishing parts, fortunately, a considerable part of the needs were met. However, this
A batch of German fighter jets captured on the ground required major repairs when they were transferred over before they could be incorporated into combat units.