The fierce air battle continued, or it could be said that it could no longer be considered an air battle, as it had completely turned into a one-sided massacre.
The escort fighters of the Russian Empire Navy were frantically slaughtering the carrier-based aircraft of the Eastern Empire Navy and the Lighthouse Navy. Whether it was the Zero fighter or the F4F fighter, they were no match for the MiG-37 fighter. Not to mention the Type 99 carrier-based bombers and Type 97 carrier-based attack aircraft, as well as the SBD2 dive bombers and TBD torpedo attack aircraft.
Of course, in the fierce air battle, the Russian Empire Navy also had MiG-37 fighters shot down, which was inevitable.
But the Russian Empire Navy’s losses were undoubtedly much less than those of the Eastern Empire Navy and the Lighthouse Navy.
When the carrier-based aircraft of the Eastern Empire Navy and the Lighthouse Navy approached less than 100 kilometers from the Russian Empire’s Pacific Fleet, the remaining warships of the huge fleet of 450 carrier-based aircraft were less than half.
Moreover, they were still being slaughtered by the MiG-37 fighters of the Russian Empire Navy, and a large number of carrier-based aircraft were shot down.
Under such circumstances, it seemed impossible for the 927 Dongyang and the Lighthouse people to rely on their carrier-based aircraft to destroy the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy.
At this time, the shore-based aviation of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy arrived.
Hundreds of MiG-37 fighters joined the battle.
The addition of new forces has greatly strengthened the air defense capabilities of the Russian Empire Navy. And this is undoubtedly a disaster for the Dongyang and Lighthouse people.
"Oh my God! The Russian fighters have increased again, how can we fight!"
"Baga, how can the Russians have so many anti-aircraft fighters!"
The pilots of the Dongyang and Lighthouse people almost collapsed when they saw this situation.
They can never be the opponents of the large number of anti-aircraft fighters of the Russian Empire Navy! If this continues, I’m afraid all their fighters will be shot down soon!
"Abandon the mission, retreat! Retreat!" The commander of the carrier-based aircraft group of the Lighthouse Navy decisively issued the order to retreat.
One after another, the F4F fighters began to turn and flee. Those SBD2 dive bombers and TBD torpedo attack aircraft also dropped bombs and torpedoes randomly and began to evacuate.
But the performance of the Orientals was completely different.
"Baga! A bunch of cowards. Are they scared by the Russians? In this case, how can we defeat the Russians! Warriors of the Empire, continue to attack. Even if you die with the Russians, you will not hesitate!" Colonel Mitsuo Fuchida cursed.
"Your Majesty Tianhuang, board! The Oriental Empire, board!"
The pilots of the Oriental Empire were very brave and continued to attack with their fighters.
However, their bravery did not bring anyeffect. Under the siege of a large number of fighter planes of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy, all of these carrier-based aircraft of the Japanese were shot down, and none survived.
The carrier-based fighter group of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy also lost more than 60 MiG-37 fighters in this battle. The shore-based aviation wing only lost more than a dozen MiG-37 fighters.
In comparison, the losses of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy were undoubtedly much smaller.
After the air battle, the escort fighter groups of the Pacific Fleet of the Russian Empire Navy began to return and land on the aircraft carriers to prepare for the next air battle.
Although this time they strangled the carrier-based aircraft groups of the Japanese and the Lighthouse people. But everyone knows that the battle has just begun. Next, there will be more tragic battles to continue.
On the other side, on the battleship Kii, the flagship of the Combined Fleet, the commander of the Combined Fleet, Admiral Goshiroku Yamamoto, and the chief of staff, Major General Seiichi Ito, looked livid. (To read the exciting novels, go to Faloo Novel Network!)
The large-scale carrier-based aircraft they dispatched did not achieve any results. Moreover, of the 450 carrier-based aircraft, except for dozens of carrier-based aircraft of the Lighthouse Navy that escaped, the rest were all shot down by the Russians.
This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to the entire Combined Fleet and the Pacific Fleet of the Lighthouse Navy!
"Commander, Mr. Nanyun asked whether the second wave of carrier-based aircraft should attack according to the plan?" Major General Seiichi Ito asked.
The first wave of carrier-based aircraft was almost wiped out. This is too much of a blow to the Japanese and the Lighthouse people.
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto himself never expected that the loss would be so great, it was completely beyond his expectations!
"In order to intercept our carrier-based aircraft, the Russians did not hesitate to dispatch all their carrier-based fighters. Even their shore-based fighters joined in. Although they almost wiped out our first wave of carrier-based aircraft. But how can they intercept our second wave of carrier-based aircraft? Order Nanyun-kun, the second wave of carrier-based aircraft will be dispatched as planned. And all fighters will be dispatched. This time, we must seize the opportunity to defeat the Russian Pacific Fleet in one fell swoop!" Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto issued an order.
Although the carrier-based aircraft unit suffered heavy losses, it undoubtedly greatly affected the combat effectiveness of the combined fleet.
But at this point, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto could no longer care so much.
"Hi, Commander!" Rear Admiral Seiichi Ito replied.
"Also, notify the Lighthouse Navy that they must fully cooperate with us. This opportunity is very important and cannot be missed. Otherwise, we may not have a chance to defeat the Russians." Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto continued.
"Hi, Commander!" Major General Ito Seiichi nodded.
"By the way,Let our battleship fleet continue to speed up. Even if our carrier-based aircraft units cannot defeat the Russians, our battleship fleet must eliminate the Russians. "Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto ordered with gritted teeth.
Of course, after this battle, their carrier-based aircraft units will suffer heavy losses. Even, it will seriously affect the combat effectiveness of the fleet.
But as long as the aircraft carrier is still there, it will be easy to replenish the carrier-based aircraft.
After returning to the mainland and replenishing the carrier-based aircraft, the combat effectiveness of the fleet will naturally be restored.
So, even if the losses are huge now. However, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is still insisting. He doesn’t want to give up just like that.
At the same time, he also felt vaguely in his heart that the situation was a little bad. But even so, he believed that if they were ready, they would definitely agree to this battle..
