When a strong searchlight beam suddenly burst out from the ground, Robinson knew something was going to happen. Before he could react, dozens of beams of different thicknesses had already appeared on the ground, all of which were shining towards the formation. Two aircraft were caught off guard. , was firmly enveloped in the beam.
According to the typical air defense operations of the Third Reich, the high-frequency gun sighting radar "Würzburg" was used to accurately locate enemy aircraft before entering the air defense position. This radar uses a 3-meter-diameter parabolic antenna with a peak power of 8 kilowatts. The radar has a wavelength of 50 centimeters and an effective detection range of aircraft targets of 40 kilometers. Compared with large early warning radars such as Freya and Aquarius, its antenna is smaller and more accurate, and it can use radar data for independent fire control guidance. During the shooting process, in addition to radar, searchlights are also used to observe the shooting situation. First, the main searchlight with a diameter of 2000mm is illuminated, and then the auxiliary searchlight with a diameter of 1500mm or 1000mm is followed by the auxiliary searchlight to firmly lock the enemy aircraft in the light curtain, which is convenient Observe the results.
"At this time, the anti-aircraft guns should already be firing. The anti-aircraft guns are mainly 88mm caliber, and there are some 105mm caliber ones." Kamhuber said, "At an altitude of 3,600 meters, either type can cause significant damage to enemy aircraft. harm."
Hoffman nodded and imagined in his mind the barrage created by the 88mm anti-aircraft gun using a firing rate of 15 shells per minute. It was a pity not to watch it live.
"Stay steady, don't be afraid, don't be afraid! Go through it at the highest speed. You can swing left and right. Don't try to raise the height." Kamhuber's understatement in the command center was like a stormy sea in Robinson's eyes. He roared repeatedly into the microphone while increasing the accelerator to the maximum. I saw continuous anti-aircraft shells exploding in the front, rear, left and right of the plane, as if they would hit it in the next second. The dark night sky was filled with the flash of shells, like lightning in the sky on a thunderstorm, and there were small explosions from time to time. The fragments hit the fuselage. Fortunately, the Lancaster was rough and thick, so it didn't matter as long as it didn't hit a critical location directly or at close range. The purpose of choosing not to pull up is obvious. When it is pulled up, the speed becomes slower, and the cross section of the belly exposed to anti-aircraft fire is larger and for a longer time. It is by no means a good way to avoid bombs. Fighters can do this, and heavy bombers are best. Just hard resistance - Robinson has seen more dangerous situations than this, and he is very confident in the solidity of Lancaster's body.
"The enemy aircraft formation left position 7, heading unchanged, speed 440 kilometers per hour, no one crashed, repeat, no one crashed!"
Looking at the four red dots on the aviation map that continued to advance forward, Hoffmann acted as if nothing had happened, but Kamhuber's face was very ugly: The British are so disgusting, just four planes dared to bomb Berlin, 7 The commander of the No. 1 anti-aircraft gun position was also a loser. Dozens of anti-aircraft guns couldn't even leave a single bomber behind. Wasn't this a blatant embarrassment in front of the head of state?
Another commander's voice sounded: "The enemy aircraft formation is turning. The current heading is 170, the speed is 390 kilometers per hour, and the altitude is gradually rising. The current altitude is 4,700 meters..."
Robinson's formation was in shock after escaping from the firing at Position 7. Under the leadership of the lead aircraft, it rushed past the anti-aircraft gun interceptor and began to gain altitude. Robinson felt vaguely uneasy. Harry fiddled with the Gee system but still had no results. The two discussed in a low voice. After a while, I decided to adjust the course and fly from southeast to due south. Although the Gee system was unreliable, the aircraft compass worked normally and could indicate the approximate direction. The only good news is that the anti-aircraft fire just now did not cause any damage to the formation. Now that everyone has increased their vigilance, the flight altitude has also increased a lot, and the uneasiness has subsided a little.
The anti-aircraft artillery positions in the Greater Berlin area are still relatively compact. After the formation adjusted its course, it encountered three preset anti-aircraft artillery positions in succession. However, due to the relatively high flight altitude, and the fact that Robinson and others had already experienced this for the first time , and still made it through without any danger. Facing the increasingly dense anti-aircraft gun positions, they became excited, thinking that even if they did not find the accurate target, they were not far from a valuable target - why did the Germans deploy so many worthless anti-aircraft gun positions?
Different from the increasingly optimistic attitude of the Royal Air Force bomber formation, several consecutive interception failures at the anti-aircraft gun positions made the air in the command hall seem to freeze. Although the surrounding commanders and staff officers knew that the anti-aircraft guns were not that efficient, today The situation was different. The situation where the head of state personally supervised the battle did not allow for so many accidents. When word spread, the Air Force was completely embarrassed.
The commander of an anti-aircraft artillery position swore on the phone that he had hit one, or at least damaged one. However, seeing the four red dots on the aviation map continuing to extend as if nothing had happened, Cam was furious. Huber ignored the fact that the Führer was beside him and swore harshly into the microphone. Only then did the other party understand that the person he was talking to was not Colonel William of the command center but the Director of Air Defense. Knowing that he had kicked the nail board, he stopped knowingly. Say something. Lieutenant General Kamhuber became angry and hung up the phone viciously, feeling that he had lost face. On a September night, the weather in the suburbs of Berlin was actually very cool. The underground command center with high-power ventilation equipment turned on made people feel more comfortable. But Kamhuber only felt a fire burning in his heart and his face was burning. The sweat on his forehead was pouring out, and the faces of Jeshunek and Garland next to him were ugly. Colonel William was even more depressed, but everyone stared but couldn't help.
Speer thought to himself: Could it be that the anti-aircraft gunnery was just a matter of luck? If this is the case, should they lower their priorities and give resources to places where they are more needed?
Marshal Keitel laughed awkwardly twice. Just as he was about to speak to break the dull atmosphere, Hoffman spoke: "Lieutenant General Kamhuber, don't worry. If British bombers are so easy to attack, air raid losses will occur frequently." Really? But we do have some problems with our anti-aircraft guns. Let me think about how to solve this problem."
Kamhuber wiped the sweat from his forehead and whispered: "Thank you, the head of state, for your understanding. Now I will deploy night fighters to intercept. The nearest plane should be relatively close." After speaking, he pointed to the closest plane on the screen. The blue blip of the British fleet asked: "Whose plane is this? Who is guiding it?"
"Sir, this is Captain Becker's aircraft of the 4th Group of NJG1 Wing. I am the instructor." A sergeant stood up. Is the lead sergeant who made such a fuss "only to cause chaos in the whole place?"
Kamhuber was stunned for a moment. He also recognized the young sergeant whom he glared at. UU Reading www.uukanshu.com But now he had no choice but to say: "Guide carefully and let Captain Becker quickly approach the enemy plane." , other commanders paid close attention to the enemy aircraft's heading and prepared to guide the remaining night fighters."
"Yes, sir."
The young sergeant had just sat down and was about to give an order when suddenly Hoffman spoke up, "Wait a minute." He said to the female trainee instructor next to him who was assisting the sergeant, "I remember your name is Helen?"
"Yes, the head of state." Helen was a little surprised. How could the head of state call her name?
"How are you studying? Have you mastered everything?"
"I have mastered everything! I am the second best in training among the first batch of volunteers." Helen's voice sounded very proud, and then she added in a low voice, "And I also assisted the instructor in guiding twice."
"Very good." Hoffman nodded with a smile and pointed to the equipment on the table, "It's your turn to guide today and let your instructor assist you."
"Me?" It was Helen's turn to be surprised. She stammered, "Führer, I have only received the necessary training and internship, and have not actually assumed the responsibility of guiding pilots in combat."
"Today's situation is the best practice." Hoffman smiled and reassured her, "Don't be nervous, just use what you have learned."
"Yes, Head of State."
The young sergeant was a little hesitant at first, but when Colonel William glared at him from behind Hoffman, he immediately stood up obediently to show his obedience. Kamhuber originally wanted to say something, but his sleeve was pulled by the smart Garland. The latter knew what "silly words" he was about to say, and shook his head slightly to stop him.
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