German Navy's 'Blücher-class' Battlecruiser and 'Derfflinger class' Battlecruiser were faster and rushed to the front. But 'Kaiser class' Battleship and 'Nassau-class' Battleship lag behind. However, these Capital Ships are protected by cruisers and destroyers, and their anti-aircraft firepower is very powerful. Even if they are attacked by Carrier-based aircraft of German Navy, they may not be sunk.
"Report sir, dozens of aircraft have been spotted in the southeast!" Soldier Radar on board the Battleship number 'König' reported.
"That should be Carrier-based aircraft who is escorting us. I will report to His Excellency Commander immediately," the officer said.
At this time, Radar soldier reported that dozens more fighter planes had appeared. After confirmation, it was discovered that it was a fighter jet taking off from Ponape Island.
The first batch of fighter jets were carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets that took off from the four aircraft carriers German Navy Pacific Fleet, with a total of four squadrons and a total of 48 fighter jets. The second batch is the BF-109 fighter jets taking off from Ponape Island, with a total of 72 aircraft in two groups. The mission of these one hundred and twenty BF-109 fighter jets is to escort the German Navy battleship formation so that they can return safely.
In the battle between Capital Ships, the German Navy battleship formation achieved a greater victory. The Battleship formation of Pacific Fleet sank one Battleship and one Battlecruiser, and one Battleship suffered heavy damage. But they sank four Island Nation Battleship and severely damaged one Island Nation Battleship. Such results are already very good. In addition to the two Battleships sunk by the Battleship formation of Indian Ocean Fleet, the Capital Ship Squadron of Island Nation Navy can be said to have suffered heavy losses. If you count the three Amagi-class Battleship that were sunk by Carrier-based aircraft and the severely damaged one Amagi-class Battlecruiser, Island Nation Navy now has only five Capital Ships ships that can continue to be used. Even if the 'Kaga' number Battleship and the 'Takao' number Battlecruiser can continue to fight after being repaired, Island Nation Navy is far from able to compete with German Navy in terms of Capital Ships.
"Report, General. Our escort fighter is less than 300 kilometers away from us!" Officer Radar reported.
"Very good, monitor the nearby airspace closely. If you find the Island Nation plane, report it immediately!" Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi finally breathed a sigh of relief. With the cover of hundreds of fighter jets, their safety can undoubtedly be guaranteed. In a few hours, they would be able to enter the relative safety of the sea.
Ten minutes later, a heavy cruiser at the rear of the fleet conducted an air search, Radar, and discovered that a large number of targets were approaching from the northwest. They immediately reported to the flagship. Soon, the flagship Radar also found the target.
"Your Excellency General, you can be sure that the ones attacking are Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft, the number is very large, nearly two hundred!" Officer Radar reported.
Lieutenant General Theodor Burchardi's expression also became serious. "Tell our fighter jets to intercept! In addition, each ship enters air defense combat mode! Prepare to defend against Island Nation Carrier-based aircraft's attack!"
"Yes, General!" The staff officer immediately went to contact the escort fighter jets.
In just ten minutes, 48 carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets from German Navy flew over the Battleship formation. They have learned that Island Nation Navy's fighter plane is coming. Therefore, they went straight to Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft, trying to intercept and eliminate Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft before they flew over their own Battleship formation.
Following them were 72 BF-109 fighter jets taking off from Ponape Island. In order to increase the range, these fighter jets have auxiliary fuel tanks hanging underneath. However, before the battle begins, they will throw away the drop tanks.
At this moment, Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft group didn't know that German Navy's escort fighters were already coming towards them. In view of the heavy losses of Capital Ship Squadron of Island Nation Navy. Therefore, Island Nation Navy specially dispatched a large number of Carrier-based aircraft this time, intending to severely damage German Navy battleship, or even kill them all.
A total of one hundred and ninety-two Carrier-based aircrafts were launched from the eight aircraft carriers of the two aircraft carrier teams of Island Nation Navy, including seventy-two Zero fighters, eighty Type 99 carrier-based dive bombers and forty Type 97 carrier-based attack aircrafts. 201st Naval Air Corps Captain Colonel Yamashiro Ryutaro is fully responsible for commanding this battle.
Because they relied on Americans, Island Nation Navy's fighters were all equipped with radio communication devices, so that they did not need to use signal flares to direct the battle like Island Nation aircraft in another time and space.
"Every squadron should be on alert. We are not far away from the Capital Ships of the Germany people. Be ready to respond to the Germany people's attack at any time!" Colonel Yamashiro Ryutaro ordered.
He knew very well how advanced the performance of German Navy fighter planes was. Although their Zero fighter was very good, it was even more incredible in aerial combat. However, in the previous duel with German Navy fighter planes, their losses were much greater. What's more, the detection distance of German Navy's air search Radar is far beyond theirs. This makes Colonel Yamashiro Ryutaro have to deal with it carefully.
"Understood!" the squadron leaders replied one by one.
The distance of three hundred kilometers does not take much time at all for planes traveling in the opposite direction. Especially when German Navy's BF-109 fighter jet has a speed of up to 600 kilometers. In less than twenty minutes, the two sides encountered each other.
"Drop the auxiliary fuel tank and prepare to fight!" Commander ordered.
The 48 carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets abandoned their auxiliary fuel tanks and climbed further, preparing to seize altitude and launch a dive attack.
Because German Navy fighter planes pilots know very well that Zero fighter is very capable of fighting at medium and low altitudes, but if it rises to high altitudes, it will be a bit difficult. Therefore, they will try their best to avoid fighting with Zero fighter at medium and low altitudes. Launching an attack from a high altitude by diving downward, regardless of whether it succeeds or not, it will immediately climb up. After climbing to a high altitude, it will continue to dive and attack. If you repeat this, even if you may not be able to shoot down Island Nation Navy's Zero fighter, you can at least ensure your own safety.
"Dong dong dong!"
The attack began. 48 carrier-based BF-109 fighter jets dived down from high altitude and launched an attack on Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft group. Those Type 99 carrier-based dive bomber and Type 97 carrier-based attack aircraft have become their priority targets. After all, their mission this time is to escort Capital Ships, and only those critical strike aircraft and Attacker pose a threat to Capital Ships.