Chapter 1326
Air Combat Shocks the World, 3 Honors, Air Force Combat Hero Li Aiguo
On the sea.
Several fishing boats are conducting an intensive search.
A roaring sound came from deep space.
The crew members on the fishing boat stopped what they were doing, craned their necks, and squinted at the sky.
Visibility at sea was good today, and the fighter jets didn't seem to be flying at very high altitudes.
You can vaguely make out four small black dots in the sky with the naked eye.
Three of the black dots were fiercely battling as they weaved back and forth among the clouds.
The other black spot, however, turned tail and ran away without hesitation.
"Oh my god, if only we had a telescope! Just watching them fly around like that, we have no idea who's winning!"
On the commune's fishing boat, the militia captain shielded his eyebrows with his hands and gazed at the sky.
The other members of the commune couldn't contain themselves any longer, and some climbed onto the ship's side using the ropes.
Zhao Laobao was even more anxious. He climbed up the tall mast, holding the wooden pole with one hand and resting the other hand on his forehead, his eyes wide open.
"Captain, I heard from above that we only have one plane going up this time?"
"That's right, there are three black dots fighting in the sky right now, so it must be one fighting against two!"
That's way too difficult; two fists can't fight four hands!
"Bullshit! Don't you dare diminish our own prestige while boosting the morale of others!"
The militia captain roared, interrupting the villagers' murmurs.
"Our pilots are tough guys, how could they back down?"
Although the words were shouted loudly, the captain was actually quite uneasy inside.
He had served in the military and knew that the enemy's planes were very advanced, fast, and had strong firepower. Could we take on two planes at once?
The commune members also stared nervously at the black dot.
Although I couldn't see anything, I still stared at it.
Just then, the battle situation in the sky suddenly changed!
One of the black dots suddenly stopped, and then a thick plume of black smoke shot out from its tail, trailing a long black tail, and swirled as it plunged into the sea.
A deathly silence fell over the fishing boat.
Everyone was dumbfounded. They looked at each other, and no one dared to speak first.
Because no one can see whose plane crashed, what if it was ours...
Zhao Laobao shouted, "Look, everyone! Those two black dots are still circling in the sky! They're definitely not ours that fell down! They must have been shot down by the enemy!"
"That's right! Uncle Bao is right! If the enemy succeeds, what's the point of those two black dots circling around there? The ones that crash will definitely be enemy planes!"
"it is good!"
"Good fight!"
The commune members instantly became excited, shouting loudly and clapping vigorously.
"Shh! All of you shut the hell up! Quiet! Don't make a fuss, and don't affect our pilots' performance!"
At that moment, someone on the ship shouted.
Upon hearing this, the previously bustling fishing boats instantly fell silent, as if a pause button had been pressed.
Actually, everyone knows perfectly well that there are thousands of meters between heaven and earth.
Even if they shouted themselves hoarse down below, the fighter jets in the sky wouldn't hear a sound.
But what if?
This is a life-or-death situation!
Even if there is only a one in ten million chance that the heroes in the sky will be disturbed, they will absolutely not allow it!
At that moment, the hearts of all the crew members were closely connected with the pilot who was fighting alone in the sky.
"Keep it up, comrade!" Zhao Laobao raised his fist.
This oppressive silence did not last long.
Soon, the second black dot in the sky also burst into flames and crashed down!
Then, before everyone could even catch their breath, that tiny black dot that had long since disappeared into the sky, now only the size of a pinhead, suddenly plunged into the clouds below and fell!
At this moment, no matter how far away they were, and no matter how unclear they were, the members of the community understood the outcome completely.
One against three, annihilated them all!
"We've won! God, we've won!"
"Awesome! That's fucking awesome!"
"Our pilots are awesome!"
The commune members waved their fists and shouted loudly.
"We actually won...we really won..."
Old Zhao clung to the mast, his vision blurred. We had actually won.
"Everyone, stop shouting! Those three planes have crashed. We just received a notification from command that our target is the last one. Hurry up!"
The militia captain saw a fishing boat not far away and signaled with a flag to alert the villagers.
The members then forcibly suppressed their excitement and took their places.
The engineer pushed the throttle to the floor, and the fishing boat sputtered and sputtered, billowing black smoke, heading towards the crash site.
The unburned aviation gasoline emitted black smoke, just like coordinate positioning.
Zhao Laobao transformed into a human lookout and quickly spotted the location of the third plane.
"Quick! I see it! It's in the southeast direction, there's thick black smoke!"
The fishing boat suddenly changed direction and approached at full speed, quickly reaching the crash site.
The result was somewhat disappointing.
At this time, the sea surface was covered with metal debris, oil slicks emitting a pungent odor, and other floating objects whose original appearance was no longer discernible.
It was obvious that the enemy plane had disintegrated in mid-air and crashed into pieces when it was hit.
"I was hoping to catch two Dieters, but it seems that's not going to happen now," Zhao Laobao said, somewhat disappointed.
"Don't just stand there! These fragments are valuable too. Maybe there's something useful inside. Everyone, hurry up and pull them up!" the militia captain shouted.
Upon hearing this, the villagers' eyes lit up again, and they all grabbed the large fishing nets they usually used for fishing.
Standing on the ship's side, they threw themselves into the sea with great enthusiasm.
While scooping up the wreckage of enemy planes, they hummed work songs, and their mood was incredibly pleasant!
Hehe, we caught an engine in one net.
Delicious.
at this time.
The leaders of the coastal artillery positions have learned of the results of the battle through the local armed forces.
Immediately, an urgent call was made directly to the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation command center.
Inside the command center, General Xu held the intercom, but upon hearing the news, he was speechless for a long time.
Seeing this, the military leader who had been keeping a close eye on him immediately became anxious: "Old Xu! What's going on?"
"Did our fighter jet crash somewhere? Say something!"
"Reporting to the leader, we won." General Xu raised his head and took a deep breath.
"You won?"
The military leader was stunned for a moment, his mind not quite processing it. How could they have won?
Didn't you just say that one against three was hopeless?
"Pah! Pah! You won! You won!" After confirming he hadn't misheard, the military leader shouted excitedly, "Comrade Li Aiguo has won!"
General Xu added, "Not only did we win, but we also shot down two F-104s and one F-104!"
Local armed forces have now located the wreckage of the enemy aircraft and are currently salvaging it from the sea!
Wow!
Inside the command center, the tense atmosphere vanished instantly.
The leaders, pilots, Zong Xianfeng, and Lao Mao all jumped up excitedly and clapped with all their might.
"Patriotism has won!"
"Patriotism has won!"
After the applause subsided slightly, General Xu said excitedly, "This time, Comrade Li Aiguo destroyed three enemy planes in one fell swoop, especially two advanced F-104s, which has set a new record for us!"
Mr. Xu was truly moved; tears were streaming down his face, and his voice trembled.
Everyone present could deeply understand how General Manager Xu felt at that moment.
After liberation, our fighter jets were not as advanced as others', and we could only watch helplessly as they entered and exited our territory.
As someone working in the aviation industry, seeing this situation is incredibly frustrating and upsetting!
Now look what's happened! The J-6 has actually shot down two F-104s and one F-104.
This resounding victory can be described as a broom, sweeping away all the gloom that had been weighing on everyone's hearts in the past!
The leaders of Junwei nodded in agreement, defining the nature of the incident.
"Yes, this time Comrade Li Aiguo effectively safeguarded our dignity and taught the enemy a harsh lesson, which also demonstrates the development of our aviation industry!"
The audience erupted in thunderous applause once again, which lasted for a long time.
At this moment, Old Cat, who had been following the developments closely, suddenly asked, "By the way, what about Comrade Aiguo? When will he be able to fly back?"
"Oh dear, we haven't been able to get in touch yet! Comrade Li Aiguo's fighter jet is currently in a signal blind spot."
General Xu slapped his forehead, realizing he hadn't reported this situation yet, and quickly said...
As soon as he said that, he himself began to have doubts.
Logically, after a high-intensity air battle, a fighter jet should have very little fuel left and should immediately return to the nearest destination.
"I wonder where that kid has flown off to now?"
Where is Li Aiguo at this moment?
He was flying a J-6 fighter jet slowly over the sea.
As he flew, he mentally reviewed the battle he had just fought.
The improved J-6's superior performance in air combat did indeed exceed Li Aiguo's expectations.
To put it simply, even without prior planning, if a direct encounter occurs, as long as the J-6 pilot can keep up with the enemy, there is still a possibility of victory.
If our pilots could master advanced aerial combat skills... then our chances of winning in the sky would definitely be much higher.
In fact, the science of aerial combat has been developing for quite some time.
As early as World War I, the Bulls, the Gallic family, and the Sanders family had already established highly specialized flight schools to study this.
The Immelmann roll, the split S-maneuver, and the barrel roll that Li Aiguo just used were all developed during this period.
It seems that we don't pay much attention to aerial combat right now, and we're still using the combat system from the older brother's country.
This is not to say that our aviation experts are negligent, but rather that there is a growing trend internationally of the "missile omnipotence theory".
Everyone thinks that future air combat will just be a matter of pressing a button to launch a missile, so who would bother to go through the painstaking process of dogfighting?
Not only us, but other families have the same idea.
It wasn't until the later Northern Monkey War that this was achieved.
After the F4 fighters of Xiaomei's family, which didn't even have cannons, were thoroughly thrashed by the old MiG fighters of the Northern Monkeys with their machine guns, everyone began to pay renewed attention to close-range aerial combat.
"If we can take advantage of this opportunity to get aerial combat training started in advance, we can avoid many detours."
With these thoughts in mind, Li Aiguo maneuvered the J-6 fighter jet toward the coastline.
"Hello! Hello! 2973, this is Radar Station 3 of the 6th Regiment. Please respond, 2973!"
"Hello! Hello! 2973, this is Radar Station 3 of the 6th Regiment. Please respond if you hear me, 2973!"
Upon hearing the call through his headset, Li Aiguo immediately pressed the call button and said, "This is 2973, this is 2973! I have successfully completed the test flight and combat mission and am now on my way back."
"2973! It really is 2973! Chief of Staff, we've connected! We've connected with 2973, he's returning!" came an excited exclamation from the other end of the radio.
"Quick! Give me the microphone!"
Then, a middle-aged man's voice came through the earphones.
"This is the 6th Coastal Defense Regiment, I'm Staff Officer Chen. 2973, well done! How much fuel do you have left in the plane?"
Li Aiguo glanced at the fuel gauge. The air battle had consumed a lot of fuel, and he knew he wouldn't be able to return to Yuhong Airport.
"Report: There is insufficient fuel to return to the original site."
"Okay, I understand. Here's the plan: fly to a nearby field airfield and land there. Our radar will guide you..."
Subsequently, Staff Officer Chen relayed a detailed latitude and longitude coordinate over the radio.
Li Aiguo flew to the coordinates and soon saw the airport ahead.
Align with the runway and lower the landing gear.
The J-6 taxied for a distance on the runway before coming to a stop.
When the hatch opened and Li Aiguo took off his helmet and walked down the gangway, the airport was already in an uproar!
The comrades stationed here had already swarmed around.
The airport staff looked at the legendary pilot with curiosity.
"Comrade Li Aiguo! Hello, hello! I am Staff Officer Chen. A warm welcome to our 6th Coastal Defense Regiment, our great hero!"
Staff Officer Chen strode forward, grasped Li Aiguo's hand tightly, and shook it vigorously with emotion.
This Staff Officer Chen was from the south. He was fair-skinned and gentle, but Li Aiguo realized that he was quite strong when they shook hands.
"We have already notified the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation command that you have landed safely."
Once our ground crew has completed a full inspection and refueled your aircraft, you can fly back.
Staff Officer Chen knew that Li Aiguo was also responsible for the important task of test flights, so he didn't engage in any empty pleasantries.
"You haven't eaten yet, have you? Come on, we've prepared a meal, let's eat first." It was called a meal, but it was more like a victory celebration. Except for the lack of alcohol, everything was there: chicken, duck, fish, and meat.
The soldiers from the coastal defense regiment gathered around him, each holding a bowl of rice, shoveling food into their mouths while secretly glancing at Li Aiguo.
Everyone was secretly astonished.
This young man looks to be about the same age as them, so how come he's so fierce once he takes to the air, managing to shoot down three enemy planes in one go!
It's true what they say, comparisons are odious!
Li Aiguo also took this opportunity to inquire about the situation on the sea.
"Currently, fishing boats are salvaging the fish, and we have also contacted naval vessels, which will set off immediately."
However, all three planes were completely wrecked, making it impossible to find the pilots.
"That's what Staff Officer Chen said."
Li Aiguo nodded.
In low-altitude combat, pilots have no chance to deploy their parachutes.
Not to mention that, in order to reduce weight and fly higher, the Demon of the Demons wasn't equipped with an ejection parachute at all.
"Come, patriotic comrade, let me offer you a toast with tea instead of wine."
"Cheers!" Li Aiguo raised his enamel mug.
The J-6's shafts wore out severely during high-speed maneuvers. After the spare parts arrived and were installed...
It was two days later when Li Aiguo returned to Yuhong Airport.
At the airport, leaders from Junwei, leaders from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, General Xu, and all the pilots arrived.
However, to Li Aiguo's slight surprise,
Next to the welcoming party, there were even several reporters dressed in Zhongshan suits with Seagull brand cameras hanging around their necks.
When Li Aiguo stepped down the gangway, the military leaders strode up to him and shook his hand tightly.
"Click, click," the blinding flash of the camera lit up the screen, and this historically significant scene was permanently captured on film.
However, Li Aiguo knew that these photos of his face and the full view of the J-6 fighter jet behind him would never be published in any newspaper.
The reason is simple, and it's common knowledge that military enthusiasts of later generations all understand.
Those "interested people" watching us from across the ocean.
It is entirely possible to analyze the aerodynamic layout, size, and even some performance parameters of a new fighter jet by comparing the height of a person with the proportions of various parts of the aircraft in a seemingly ordinary high-definition photo.
As Li Aiguo had predicted, things unfolded exactly as he had.
The following day, a report was published on the front page of Renren Daily.
"New fighter jet takes on three enemy aircraft, shooting them down!"
The report briefly introduced the relevant situation.
This report caused a huge uproar.
Inside the courtyard house, it happened to be the weekend, and early in the morning, the residents gathered by the pool to wash up, just like they always do.
Liu Haizhong ran out from outside, holding a newspaper in his hand.
"Good news, we have destroyed three enemy fighter planes."
Upon hearing this news, the residents who were washing up all gathered around.
"What? They shot down the plane?"
"Second Uncle, please tell me slowly, what exactly happened?"
"Good heavens, three birds! This isn't like shooting down three sparrows!"
Yi Zhonghai frowned subtly: "One against three, and we still win?"
Although he didn't say everything he said afterward, the meaning in his tone was quite clear.
Are the results reported in this article exaggerated? Are they inflated?
Do you really think that advanced foreign aircraft are made of paper?
Xu Damao was also anxious: "Hurry up, Second Uncle, please read to everyone what's going on in the newspaper!"
"Don't worry, look, it's written very clearly here. Look, there are even photos of enemy plane wreckage." Liu Haizhong placed the newspaper on the stone slab.
Although there are no photos of the J-6 fighter jet above, there are three other photos.
The photo shows several fishermen wearing straw hats using fishing nets and long poles to drag pieces of airplane wreckage with foreign letters onto the shore.
Those irrefutable photos!
The atmosphere in the courtyard instantly became lively.
"Well done! Let those bastards keep their arrogance!"
"Our pilots are truly remarkable; they are all heroes!"
Xu Damao clicked his tongue twice: "Alas, what a pity, Brother Aiguo is away on a business trip again. He's probably busy out there and doesn't know about this good news yet! If he did know, he would be overjoyed, and might even treat me to a drink!"
Xu Damao has been thinking about Li Aiguo's Linggui Zhanshi Wine lately.
For a time, this matter caused quite a stir within the family.
It's strange that there's infighting within the family. There aren't any advanced fighter jets in the east, so how could they shoot down an F-104?
"Could it be a MiG-19?"
"Impossible. You know what level the MiG-19 is at. It has never had the upper hand in a confrontation with the F-104."
"I heard they've developed a new fighter jet over there, something like the J-6."
"Isn't that a modified version of the MiG-19? Could it possibly surpass the MiG-19? Impossible, absolutely impossible."
"I find this very strange. You know, even if you brought out the Russian MiG-25, you couldn't have achieved such a brilliant result."
The MiG-25 just successfully completed its test flight this year, and it is said to have a maximum speed exceeding Mach 3, making it the world's first manned fighter jet to break the thermal barrier.
Opinions were divided for a time.
But it is undeniable that...
The name J-6 began to carry an extremely heavy weight on the desks of various special agencies.
Li Aiguo was unaware of these matters, as he was currently preparing to proceed to the main conference room to receive his medal.
"Aiguo, hurry up and put this on and see if it fits."
Early in the morning, a logistics staff member from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation delivered a brand-new Air Force uniform.
Looking at the uniform in his hand, the old logistics officer was both amused and exasperated.
This story begins after Li Aiguo returned safely to Shenyang Aircraft Corporation.
After the news that Li Aiguo had single-handedly destroyed three enemy aircraft was confirmed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation command, it was immediately reported to higher authorities.
Although it was reported personally by the military leader, the higher-ups were still somewhat shocked: "Is the information accurate?"
"100% accurate!"
The coastal local armed forces have already loaded the salvaged enemy aircraft wreckage onto train cars and sent it over overnight!
Three sorties in total, two F-104s and one F-104!
Send these wreckage directly to the Fifth Affiliated Hospital so the experts can study them carefully and see if they can extract any useful technology from them!
"Great, great! I didn't expect Comrade Patriot to fly the fighter jet so well. He must be richly rewarded this time." The superior made the decision immediately.
The leaders of Junwei also understood that such a feat of merit was rare even in the history of world aviation and could greatly boost morale.
Therefore, Junwei's leaders quickly relayed the instructions from their superiors.
After careful consideration, the aviation authorities decided to hold an award ceremony.
The banners were hung up, the big red flowers were tied up, and leaders from all sides canceled their meetings to attend.
There was a slight mishap; Li Aiguo didn't have an air force uniform.
You can't exactly have a great hero wearing a flight suit to an awards ceremony, can you?
The regulations of that era clearly stipulated that flight suits could only be worn at airports, in cockpits, during training, combat readiness, and air combat duty.
What should we do? We need to send it over right away.
And so, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation's logistics personnel were woken up in the middle of the night and rummaged through the warehouse until they finally found a brand-new uniform that fit Li Aiguo's body and delivered it over early the next morning.
Li Aiguo changed into his uniform, fastened his top button, put on his peaked cap, and looked at himself in the mirror.
You know what, this young man in there is quite handsome.
It was already 8:30 in the morning when Li Aiguo arrived at the conference room.
The conference room was packed with people; leaders from the military and aviation sectors were all there.
What puzzled Li Aiguo was that there were many unfamiliar faces below, dressed in Zhongshan suits, but they were not Shenyang Aircraft Corporation's comrades.
Li Aiguo didn't pay any attention and walked over quickly.
Upon seeing Li Aiguo walk in, the leader stood up and gestured for silence: "Now, please welcome our air combat hero to the stage."
The audience erupted in enthusiastic applause.
Zong Xianfeng was a little envious. To be able to go on stage and receive an award in front of so many people was such an honor.
Looking at Li Aiguo's calm demeanor, Zong Xianfeng felt a pang of sadness.
No wonder Li Aiguo was able to cause such a big incident; his mental fortitude is extraordinary.
Amid applause, Li Aiguo slowly walked onto the stage and gave a standard military salute to the leaders on the stage and the comrades below.
The leader took out a box and handed it over: "Comrade Li Aiguo, in view of your fearless spirit and superb flying skills in the November 11.3rd air battle, which destroyed three enemy aircraft in one fell swoop."
Now, you are officially awarded the honorary title of 'First-Class Merit'!
"Thank you, leader. I will definitely continue to work hard in the future." Li Aiguo accepted the medal and expressed his gratitude.
Just as everyone thought the awarding ceremony was over and was about to applaud, the high-ranking leader from the aviation sector smiled, waved his hand, and strode forward.
The comrades below were stunned by what they saw.
what's going on?
One first-class merit is not enough?
besides?!
Even the old cat's eyes widened, something rarely seen before. You see, a first-class merit is already the highest honor, something many people would kill for.
Not to mention them, even Li Aiguo himself didn't expect there to be a follow-up.
Seeing the aviation leader approaching with a smile, he quickly straightened his back and saluted again.
"Young man, don't be nervous."
The aviation leader patted Li Aiguo's arm kindly, then turned around and solemnly accepted another medal from the attendant behind him.
He personally hung it around Li Aiguo's neck.
"Given that Comrade Li Aiguo not only made outstanding contributions to the improvement and development of fighter jets, but also risked his life to fight a desperate battle with enemy aircraft!"
After deliberation and decision by higher authorities, Comrade Li Aiguo is hereby awarded the honorary title of "Air Force Combat Hero"!
At the same time, he was awarded the title of "National Model Worker"!
First-class merit award!
Air Force combat hero!
National Model Worker!
One person won three major awards at the same time!
There was initial silence below the stage, followed by thunderous applause.
The pilots at Shenyang Aircraft Corporation were all convinced, but none of them were jealous.
Leaving aside other matters...
Take the example of using a J-6 fighter jet to destroy three enemy aircraft; such an achievement deserves no reward whatsoever.
Moreover, the J-6's excellent performance is also inseparable from Li Aiguo's improvements.
He became an air force combat hero at such a young age. This young man has a bright future ahead of him.
Standing on the stage, Li Aiguo really didn't expect that his superiors would give him three such important awards all at once.
Even though he was used to all sorts of big occasions, he couldn't help but feel a little excited at this moment.
"Please rest assured, leader, I will continue to work hard to study the technology and train diligently in the days to come, striving to create the strongest fighter jet and keep all the enemies who dare to invade out!" Li Aiguo replied loudly.
"Great, great, Comrade Aiguo. I heard you have a good capacity for alcohol at the celebration banquet later. If there's a chance in the future, we should have a few more drinks together." The aviation leader was very pleased and patted Li Aiguo on the shoulder.
Li Aiguo smiled and agreed.
The awards ceremony then continued.
The leaders awarded Xu, the general manager of Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, and the engineers who participated in the improvement of the J-6 fighter jet with a collective second-class merit!
Although not as dazzling as Li Aiguo's three individual honors.
But a collective second-class merit is already an extremely rare and great honor that the whole factory can boast about for a whole year!
General Xu was so excited he couldn't stop smiling.
He knew perfectly well that most of the plans to improve the J-6 were actually devised by Li Aiguo.
It was Li Aiguo who took to the skies to test-fly and ultimately destroyed the enemy aircraft, earning this great achievement.
This time, Lao Xu completely benefited from the wind and effortless success, making a fortune!
"I've already incurred this favor. I'll have to work overtime to pay it back when we're building the transport plane."
In this era, what people value most is collective honor and merit.
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation's ground crew, radar operators, and training personnel all received written commendations from their superiors.
Everyone received a grand prize certificate, which will be very helpful when advancing to the next round.
The awards ceremony concluded successfully amidst prolonged applause.
Because there was an important meeting to attend, Junwei's leader offered a few words of encouragement before leaving by car.
Director Gao of Shenyang Aircraft Corporation stepped forward, looked at the aviation leaders, and said, "Today is a joyous day. Shenyang Aircraft Corporation has prepared food and drinks! We'll treat it as a celebration banquet. We hope you will do us the honor of joining us."
"Haha, I'll definitely attend this celebration banquet! And I hope Shenfei will achieve more of these kinds of results in the future; the more celebration banquets like this, the better!"
The aviation leaders burst into hearty laughter.
(End of this chapter)