Chapter 1160, Doolittle
It is impossible to be hot-blooded.
It is impossible to be passionate in this life.
In other words, trying to find a way to kill a few more Japanese invaders...
Shaking his head.
Get rid of the messy thoughts in your mind.
Have a meal.
sleep.
It was a peaceful night.
Get up the next day and continue studying the special plane.
??I was thinking thoughtfully about how long it would take to fly from Xi''an to Peiping?
Open the world map. Measure distance. It''s about 900 kilometers. For the DC-3 transport aircraft, there is no problem at all.
?Even, you can land at Nanyuan Airport and then return to Xi''an without refueling.
In other words, it is very easy to go to Peiping by yourself. Arrived in about four hours.
The general flying speed of DC-3 transport aircraft is 160 miles per hour, which is about 250 kilometers per hour.
Normal flying is okay. But when you encounter a fighter jet, you stop.
Hence, it is impossible to use DC-3 to evacuate from Peiping. Will be intercepted by Japanese fighter jets.
??If you drive a DC-3 into Peiping, you must call another driver to come over and drive away. So as not to be damaged in the battle. This thing is worth tens of thousands of dollars!
"Report!"
Suddenly a staff officer came in a hurry.
It was said that the empty financing department had called Zhang Yong.
Get off the plane.
Come and listen to the call.
It was discovered that it was Yang Lichu.
"What''s up?"
“I’m taking off now. Go to Xi’an. You wait for me at Xiguan Airport.”
“What are you doing here?”
“Something’s wrong.”
“What’s the matter? We can’t talk about it on the phone?”
“It must be said face to face.”
"Yeah?"
“Don’t run around today. Wait for me at Xiguan Airport.”
"good."
Zhang Yong agreed.
go back. Keep thinking about the special plane.
Look at the time. It seems like you can go up to the sky and go for a walk twice?
good!
Heaven!
Get ready to take off immediately.
All preparations are carried out quickly.
Ready!
Ready!
Can take off.
Putter.
Glide.
Accelerate.
take off!
A few minutes later, the DC-3 began to climb.
The flight direction is northwest.
That side is the most open. Also safe.
2000 meters…
3000 meters…
The plane climbed quickly.
Finally, it stabilized at an altitude of about 5,000 meters.
Very stable.
There is no difficulty at all.
The flying conditions in the Northwest are very good.
Suddenly a thought came to my mind.
Turn. Fly southwest. He planned to go to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau to have a look.
Research the hump route in advance?
A few years later, after the land transportation lines are cut off by the Japanese invaders, the government will be forced to use a large number of DC-3 transport aircraft (renamed C-47 for military use) to fly over the hump route to bring supplies to the rear.
Because the altitude of the Himalayas is too high. Some routes even require flying over an altitude of 7,000 meters. This is a very fatal burden for all transport aircraft. The chance of causing a crash is very high. A large number of Chinese and American pilots were sacrificed. Until 2024, there are still many missing aircraft and pilots that have not been found.
Getting closer…
?Sure enough, a large number of white mountains appeared in the field of vision.
?Those are all snowy mountains. It is a snow-capped mountain in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau. However, they are not a real threat yet. DC-3 can conquer them.
Continue to the southwest. See more snowy mountains. The height of the snow-capped mountains begins to rise.
Map display. Current altitude is 4500 meters. But the height of the snow-capped mountains in front is more than 7,000 meters.
If you want to fly over, you must either increase the altitude and pass by at an altitude of 8,000 meters. Or pass through the gaps in the valleys between the peaks.
Given the technical conditions at the time, we could only choose the latter. This would be extremely dangerous.
Pull the joystick. Big slalom. Turn.
He dared not go into the valley between the snow-capped mountains. Because it may destroy the machine and kill people.
The air turbulence in the valley is enough to cause the plane to lose control and then crash. No matter how brilliant the technology is, it cannot be controlled.
what to do?
I can only pray to God for blessing.
Hope you won’t encounter turbulence.
Fly back.
Successfully landed at Xiguan Airport.
??Discovered that Yang Lichu hadn''t arrived yet.
So rest.
"Report."
"What''s up?"
“A transport team has arrived. It was arranged by the commissioner.”
“Convoy?”
Zhang Yong was a little surprised.
?System delivery to the airport? Weapons and ammunition?
Look at the map. But it''s not shown. Delivery is becoming more and more mysterious these days.
The map does not show tool people. It doesn''t show what kind of goods are delivered. Must see the goods list. You can only know if you capture them alive and see for yourself.
So I came to receive the goods.
??Discovered that what was being transported was actually oil barrels.
no…
This is…
Taking over the list.
It’s actually aviation gasoline.
Five hundred barrels in total.
Eh? Not much, it seems?
??His flight just now required several barrels of gasoline!
Five hundred barrels of gasoline are not enough to last his plane for three months. If there are more planes, the fuel consumption will be extremely high.
Headache.
The National Air Force may not be able to afford this amount of fuel consumption.
Furthermore, as the Japanese invaders fully invade China, it will be very difficult to obtain oil from the sea in the future. The National Air Force may not be able to make a meal without straw.
Even if there are planes, it will not be able to maintain sufficient combat effectiveness without enough aviation gasoline.
Snipers are fed by bullets.
The pilot is made from fuel.
Why is the Air Force the most powerful in the United States? It’s because there is enough fuel!
It can be used almost unlimitedly.
The pilot can fly as he pleases. As long as you are not tired. You can fly every day.
Pilots from other countries are not so generous. Especially for little devils, fuel is very expensive.
?Mariana Turkey Hunting…
A group of pilots with over 100 levels tortured a group of rookies who were in their early 10s.
No need for magical equipment. Just blow it up.
Having a lot of money means being strong.
?Real name envy…
“Come here!”
"arrive."
“Put all the gasoline in storage!”
"yes."
Arrange airport ground handling.
Shortly afterwards, a report was received from the airport communication tower that a plane was preparing to land.
There is no radar. But there was radio communication. Can be transmitted within 50 kilometers. If it is more than 50 kilometers, it will be a bit troublesome.
?This radio communication is actually the predecessor of the walkie-talkie. But much larger.
Individual infantry telephones have not made much progress yet.
Eh?
etc.
Suddenly smelled a business opportunity.
Other technologies require a lot of funds.
However, miniaturized individual infantry walkie-talkies do not seem to require much research funds.
The key is that Zhang Yong can provide a little bit of technology.
He had a cousin in his previous life. I like tinkering with communication technology. I have some collections at home.
He once dismantled a small Bayi radio station repeatedly.
He can’t understand other stations. However, this Little Bayi Radio Station can be copied with your eyes closed.
The specifications, materials and substitutes of each part of the spare parts are all clear.
If there is a suitable opportunity, you can really do it.
Take out a small notebook.
It is documented. In order to take it out in the future to deepen the impression.
Hold up the telescope.
See the sky in the southeast, and black spots appear.
The black spots are getting bigger and bigger. It was finally confirmed that it was also a DC-transport aircraft.
Wrong.
Looks like a passenger plane.
It is a passenger aircraft for civil aviation. There are seats.
Compared to dry transport planes, passenger planes are certainly much more comfortable.
?The passenger plane landed slowly.
A marked white dot appears. It''s Yang Lichu.
There are two other marked ones. Check. It was discovered that it was Shen Ming and Cheng Yin.
Eh?
The two of them actually followed?
It seems that they have made progress! Has begun to participate in some affairs of the Air Force. There are several other white spots. There are no signs.
The driver is not Chen Shanben.
The aircraft stops.
?Hatch door opens.
?The ground crew pushed the gangway over.
The people inside slowly calmed down.
It was indeed Yang Lichu. Behind are Shen Ming and Cheng Yin.
The people behind were a little surprised. He''s a blond American. Strong build.
It is true that people in beautiful countries are taller. Especially with women. It was too abrupt.
Confuse.
Why is there a Yankee following?
What identity?
What to do?
“Commissioner!”
“Commissioner.”
A simple courtesy.
Zhang Yong’s attention was focused on the Americans.
?At the same time, the American started to pay attention to him. Apparently he had guessed his identity.
?Yang Lichu waved to the two of them to approach.
Then introduce.
“This is Mr. Doolittle from Shell Oil Company.”
"This is Zhang Yong, Commissioner Zhang, Inspector of the Military and Political Commission of the National Government. He has great influence on the Air Force."
??The beauty department director’s English and French are very good. Fluent introduction.
Zhang Yong’s eyebrows slowly rose.
Doolittle?
Did you hear it correctly?
Is it that Doolittle?
Which one?
??The one from the Doolittle Raid.
Having some doubts.
Can’t think of a reason why Doolittle would be here.
Furthermore, the other party was not wearing military uniform. Wearing a suit. Also wearing a dark red tie. Like a salesman.
“Let’s talk as we walk.”
"good."
Zhang Yong and Doolittle walked side by side.
Instinct told him that the other party was probably that Doolittle.
It’s not surprising that they have the same name.
However, most of those who deal with the National Air Force also have a very deep relationship with the Air Force themselves. It cannot be a mere stranger.
“Mr. Doolittle, did you ever serve in the army?”
“Yes. I was in the Army Air Forces. But I’ve been retired for a long time. I studied at MIT and then went to Shell.”
“You’re very good at flying, right?”
“I like adventure. I like trying new things.”
“You have flown many new aircraft and set many flight records, right?”
“Perhaps.”
Doolittle was very humble.
Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.
That’s right, it’s him.
Breaking multiple flight records. Set multiple flight records.
Because his flying record was so good, he was recalled to the army after many years of retirement and organized the Doolittle Raid.
Since then, promotion has entered the fast lane. Soaring in the Army Air Corps. Eventually, after the war, he became one of several giants in the newly formed American Air Force.
In the beautiful country at that time, the name Doolittle could be said to be synonymous with hero.
Unexpectedly, I now look like a salesman.
Oh, what did he just say? Is he working for Shell Oil Company now?
“Mr. Doolittle, do you believe in prophecies?”
“I believe in science.”
“Mr. Doolittle, I predict that in five years’ time, you will definitely let your name be known to the whole world.”
“Zhang, I graduated from MIT. I only believe in science.”
“Please give me your hand.”
"good."
Doolittle reached out his hand dubiously.
Zhang Yong took his hand and pretended to study it. Then let go.
With a deadpan expression. Start playing tricks.
"Mr. Doolittle, your current job will make you ineffective..."
"Why?"
"Believe me, Mr. Doolittle, your career will always be in the army. You will become a four-star general."
"ah…"
?Doolittle thought it was too absurd.
Four-star general?
?The other party is really talking nonsense!
Even if it is a compliment, it is too much.
Made him feel a little bit uncomfortable.
Seems to be satirized.
It should be noted that when he retired, he was only a lieutenant. Not even promoted to captain.
How many ranks are there between a captain and a four-star general?
Level 7? Eighth grade?
??No one with a normal mind would talk like this.
What''s more, he is already forty years old. The golden age of pilots has been missed. What awaits him will be a slow-paced business life.
"Mr. Doolittle, you will be recalled to the army."
"impossible."
“Remember what I said. We’ll see.”
"good."
?Doolittle disagreed.
??Although, he has deep feelings for the Army Air Corps.
but…
It is really a thing of the past.
Now that he is very satisfied with his current leisurely life, how can he return to the army?
How could the army re-recruit a 40-year-old veteran like him?
If there was no war, he would not want to go back.
The salary in the Army Air Corps is very small, less than $200 per month. In the beautiful country at that time, it was at a relatively low level.
? And Shell Oil Company provided him with a generous salary, which was several times the military salary. He was even equipped with a special plane and allowed to fly freely. Can travel freely around the world.
Anyway, Shell Oil Company has its own aviation fuel and can make it at will. Not counting money.
Zhang Yong smiled and said nothing.
There are some things that cannot be explained in too much detail. Just wait for time to verify.
"Mr. Doolittle, you are here this time..."
“Commercial trade.”
"oh?"
Zhang Yong looked at Yang Lichu.
It turns out that there is still commerce and trade! But what does it have to do with me, Zhang Yong?
Large businesses such as the arms trade were monopolized by the Song family and the Kong family. Although he is a favorite. However, I am not qualified to intervene for the time being.
In fact, he didn’t want to get involved.
“He is here to discuss the aviation fuel business with us. He hopes that we will use octane-100 gasoline.”
“Is it a newly developed gasoline? It’s very good!”
"but…"
?Yang Lichu started to speak but stopped.
Zhang Yong then understood.
It is estimated that there is some competition between the compradors of the Song family and the Kong family.
No wonder we have to say it face to face. You really can''t tell on the phone. Otherwise, if outsiders hear it, who knows what kind of rumors will be spread.
“Then you come to me...”
“Someone wants to ask your opinion.”
“If someone asked me, I would definitely choose octane-100 gasoline.”
"real?"
"certainly!"
Zhang Yong answered without thinking.
?This Doolittle will become a super boss with 42,000 combat aircraft in the future.
Must be currying favor quickly.
Building a good relationship now will bring about great benefits in the future.
The United States Air Force, which had not yet been established at this time, had several outstanding people.
?Doolittle, Arnold, LeMay…
It will be important in the future.
“Do you know much about aviation gasoline?”
“Completely don’t understand.”
“Then why are you?”
"I am optimistic about Doolittle. Building a good relationship with him will definitely be beneficial in the future."
“So, you are treating people and not doing things right.”
“Yes. Not to people but to things. Just like President Roosevelt.”
"Understood."
?Yang Lichu was silent.
Roosevelt''s re-election was indeed very unexpected.
The Kong family and the Song family all guessed wrong. The previous investment was completely in vain. The losses were quite heavy.
Fortunately, Zhang Yong secretly arranged a private funding of US$100,000 in his wife’s private name.
Then my wife received a personal letter from the White House.
But the content is unknown.
Of course Zhang Yong would not dare to read other people’s handwritten letters! No one else dared to look.
“There’s something…”
“Speak directly if you have something to say.”
“President Roosevelt invited his wife to visit the White House in a personal letter.”
"oh?"
Zhang Yong somewhat understood.
? No wonder things like aviation fuel are so out of reach of oneself. He actually sent Yang Lichu to ask him.
?Honestly, my wife thinks that Zhang Yong may have some magical abilities.
There are some things that I can’t decide on. So he asked him to do the hexagram.
“By the way, what’s going on with the aircraft order?” Zhang Yong changed the topic.
“Alas, we can’t buy the plane we want.” Yang Lichu frowned, helpless, “The delivery time has been pushed back again and again.”
【To be continued】
(End of this chapter)