'Mutsu' No. Battleship is burning, with thick smoke rising straight into the sky. The sailors dragged the water hose and rushed to the fire, trying to put out the fire. However, the German military fighter jets were firing with aircraft machine guns, and sailors were constantly being killed.
A large hole was blown out of the side by Torpedo. After the damage control personnel worked hard, they found that there was no way to plug the hole. As a last resort, you can only choose to close Watertight Compartment to avoid too much sea water entering. But even so, the ship body was tilted to a certain extent.
However, fortunately, the core cabin of the 'Mutsu' number Battleship was not damaged. Otherwise, the consequences will be more serious.
"Are there any more bombs and Torpedo? Continue to attack, we will sink this Battleship soon!" Commander of Germany Carrier-based aircraft asked.
"My bombs have been dropped!"
"My Torpedo has been launched before."
Germany Carrier-based aircraft group Torpedo and bombs have been used up. When there is no other way, German carrier-based aircraft group can only return.
"Return immediately, reload the bombs and Torpedo, then launch an attack and kill the Island Nation man's warship!" Commander ordered.
"Yes, boss!"
Germany Carrier-based aircraft group had no choice but to turn around and return, preparing to return to the aircraft carrier to refill fuel and load ammunition.
Island Nation Navy Capital Ship Squadron, I was relieved after seeing those Germany Carrier-based aircraft groups leaving.
"Your Excellency Commander, the Carrier-based aircraft group of Germany people has left." Major General Suzuki Yoshio looked like he was surviving the disaster.
In fact, many Island Nation sailors have such expressions. Under the fierce attack of the Germany Carrier-based aircraft group, they almost died in the sea. Being able to survive is undoubtedly a very lucky thing.
"The Germany people just used the bombs and Torpedo. They will come back soon. Order the fleet to turn around immediately!" Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō ordered.
He didn't know whether he could escape German Navy's Carrier-based aircraft's pursuit this time. However, in order to survive, you still have to be as prepared as possible. In that case, there might be a glimmer of hope.
"Hi, Your Excellency Commander." Major General Suzuki Yoshio immediately went to give the order.
Looking at Capital Ship Squadron who survived, Lieutenant General Takasu Shirō also wanted to cry without tears. Not only did they lose the number 'Ise' Battleship, but the number 'Mutsu' Battleship was also severely damaged. In addition, some cruisers and destroyers were lost.
The heavy cruiser "Nachi" and the "Isuzu" Light Cruiser, which provided air defense protection for the "Mutsu" No. Battleship, were both sunk. Coupled with the losses in the naval battle last night, the Island Nation Navy task force Capital Ship Squadron has almost ceased to exist in name only.
Fortunately, however, German carrier-based aircraft group was gone forever and no longer pursued them. Because they have more important targets to attack. That is Island Nation Navy 1st Carrier Squadron. After the first wave of Carrier-based aircraft returned, they refilled their fuel and ammunition, and then took off to attack Island Nation Navy 1st Carrier Squadron.
When Capital Ship Squadron of Island Nation Navy was attacked by German carrier-based aircraft group. The 176 Carrier-based aircrafts that took off from Island Nation Navy 1st Carrier Squadron are still heading south, searching for the location of Aircraft Carrier Formation from German Navy.
However, they did not know that the sea search element Radar on the aircraft carrier German Navy had already discovered this huge fleet.
"The aircraft carrier fleet with nearly two hundred Carrier-based aircraft and Island Nation people has really spent a lot of money!" Lieutenant General William Canaris looked very ugly after learning about this situation.
Although, he is very confident in the air defense capabilities of his own aircraft carrier battle group. But he knew that if he was not careful, it might lead to the destruction of the entire fleet.
"General, the Air Force's first batch of FW-190 fighter jets have exhausted their fuel and have returned. The second batch of FW-190 fighter jets will arrive soon to provide us with air defense protection." Major General Bürgel said.
"Can 36 FW-190 fighter jets be able to completely intercept the Island Nation people's nearly two hundred Carrier-based aircraft?" Lieutenant General William Canaris asked.
Bürgel was silent for a moment. He also knew that this was impossible. However, all their own Carrier-based aircraft have been dispatched. In addition to the air defense cover of the air force, only the fleet's own air defense firepower is left. Facing the massive attack of Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft, their fleet's air defense firepower can certainly shoot down many Island Nation Carrier-based aircraft. But it is conceivable that they will definitely suffer heavy losses under the Carrier-based aircraft attack by the Island Nation people.
"General, what should we do now?" Major General Bürgel asked.
"Island Nation's Carrier-based aircraft is still more than three hundred kilometers away from us. If they want to arrive, it will take at least forty to fifty minutes. Send Telegram to the Air Force, we need their emergency reinforcements!" Lieutenant General William Canaris ordered.
"Yes, general." Major General Bürgel immediately went to send Telegram.
After receiving Telegram's request for help, 5th Air Group immediately began to scramble the fighter planes. At various airports, fighter jets that were ready to take off began to take off one after another, heading to the sea to intercept Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft group.
German Air Force's BF-109 fighter jet is also very fast and can intercept Island Nation's Carrier-based aircraft group before they arrive.
Although, among the 5th Air Group fighters, only 5 squadrons of BF-109 fighters are currently ready to take off. But these planes took off immediately and then accelerated towards the battlefield.
The other fighters also began to prepare nervously for takeoff. They also hope to be able to take off more fighter jets to provide tighter protection for the navy.
With the performance of German Air Force fighter planes, whether it is a BF-109 fighter jet or a FW-190 fighter jet, its performance can crush Island Nation Navy's Zero fighter. Even if the mid- and low-altitude dogfighting performance is not as good as Zero fighter. But with reasonable tactical arrangements, if Zero fighter is unable to fight back, there is still no problem.
Although the number of Island Nation Navys taking off is very large, Island Nation Navy's carrier-based aircraft will inevitably suffer heavy losses under the interception of a large number of German Air Force fighter jets. It's hard to say how many Carrier-based aircrafts can eventually break through the interception of German Air Force fighter planess. However, the only thing that is certain is that the Island Nation Carrier-based aircraft group, which has suffered heavy losses, may not pose much of a threat to German Navy's Aircraft Carrier Formation anymore.
After learning about 5th Air Group, Lieutenant General William Canaris scrambled 60 BF-109 fighter jets from 5 squadrons to intercept the Island Nation Carrier-based aircraft group at sea. And while more fighter jets were taking off one after another, his heart finally returned to his stomach.