"The situation is extremely serious now. Over the past week, our combat losses have increased sharply. A large number of bombers have been shot down inexplicably. Various inexplicable rumors have spread among pilots. Some say that the Soviet Union has deployed the most advanced fighter jets in North Vietnam, some say that the Soviet Union has tested the latest secret air defense weapons in North Vietnam, and even nonsense such as ghosts and monsters. The morale of the pilots, especially the bomber pilots, is low. If this continues, the pilots will refuse to perform the mission!"

It’s not a fault for Americans to worry, because they have never encountered this situation before. It’s not clear that the plane will fall down and there is no clue yet. It’s normal for pilots to have ideas.

"The situation must be found out as soon as possible and send more reconnaissance planes. Well, stop the bombing operation before figuring out the specific situation!"

However, what made the Americans very confused is what plane to send for reconnaissance. This year, there is no U2, and there must be an SR-71. If the B-29 is a reconnaissance type, it has a reconnaissance type. However, the B-29 suffered heavy losses before, and the B-29's reconnaissance type is not much better than the B-29, so it is also a delivery person when he goes there.

After some confusion, the Americans chose the b-45 bomber that had just been produced. Compared with the b-29, the jet b-45 had a faster flight speed and a higher ceiling, which was theoretically safer. Soon the two b-45a were urgently modified, and photographed equipment was added to the bomb cabin, and then rushed to the Thai air force base in preparation.

After a brief adaptive flight in Thailand, the b-45a quickly began reconnaissance flight. At the beginning, the Americans were very cautious and only allowed the b-45a to conduct reconnaissance operations on the dividing line between North and South Vietnam. This operation went smoothly. Although the b-45a was discovered by radar during this period, neither the Vietnamese Communist Party's La-7 nor the anti-aircraft gun could reach the b-45a, so they could only stare at it without any help.

After a brief tentative flight, the Americans became more courageous and quickly targeted Hanoi. They were really eager to figure out what weapons the Viet Cong had obtained to make the B-29 go but not return.

The two reconnaissance b-45a were taken at sea and turned towards Hanoi. The first half of the flight was very comfortable. Not only was the Air Force's full escort, but the Navy's carrier-based fighter jets also came over from time to time to join in the fun. Anyway, they were not surprised or unsuspecting.

However, after entering the territory of the Vietnamese Communist Party, it was not so comfortable. Soon a wave of La-7 fighter jets tried to intercept, which showed that the Vietnamese had discovered the whereabouts of B-45a. Even if the La-7 could not cause any trouble to the B-45a, the pilot was still a little nervous. Especially after entering the Hanoi Air Defense Network, the pressure of the B-45a pilot doubled. They were first ambushed by 100mm anti-aircraft guns. Although these anti-aircraft guns did not cause any trouble, the rumbling explosion still made people feel worried.

"Photo clearly, I'll take these puppies away in two days!" The pilot of b-45a said fiercely, looking at the anti-aircraft gun open space that was constantly flashing below.

"Have you found any exceptions?"

"Apart from these useless anti-aircraft guns, there is nothing abnormal!"

The pilot was also puzzled. The pilots of the B-29 had previously said that Hanoi was like a dragon and tiger den, but they did not encounter much trouble when they flew down? Could it be that the group of B-29 pilots were scared!

However, the pilots of b-45a did not know that in a hidden position forty kilometers below them, the Soviets had already set their sights on them.

"Altitude 10,000, speed 800, suspected to be a bomber target."

For the s25 missile system, the design targets high-altitude targets, and the speed of the B-45a is really not fast, so in the eyes of the Soviet operators, this is a conspicuous and bulky target. The only thing that restricts them from taking action is the range of the missile. According to their experience, only the target's reaching a distance of about 25 kilometers is the higher hit rate. Now, the distance is a little further, so they must wait patiently.

The Soviet operators almost stared at the radar screen, fearing that the bomber, which was not afraid of death, would fly away in another direction. Anyway, they were very nervous.

Compared to the tension of the Soviets, the Americans were relatively relaxed. After walking around for a few circles, they found that Hanoi was not a tiger's den at all, but was as comfortable as their backyard. So they relaxed in an instant, and several pilots actually started to tell jokes with color.

At this moment, the b-45a was firmly grasped by the Soviet operators. As one launch was ready, with a sharp whistle, the first Sam 1 on the launch frame flew out, followed by the second one, two missiles hit the target at nearly three sound speeds, and in the air, the b-45a was still taking photos leisurely.

"What is that?"

The co-pilot who was in charge of the search mission suddenly screamed. His eyes just now seemed to see a flash on the ground, but he didn't care too much, thinking that it was just a sporadic attack of the Viet Cong's anti-aircraft artillery. He had seen it too many times along the way and didn't feel it at all.

But these two flashes did not disappear, but kept approaching. At this time, the co-pilot aroused vigilance and then exclaimed.

But the other pilots thought he was joking: "Sami, your expression is too fake. I want to deceive us. You should go home and practice hard!"

Sammy screamed, "I mean it, look!"

He kept pointing at the missiles that were getting closer and closer, and his face turned pale. This attracted the attention of other companions. They looked in the direction of Sammy's finger and could see two balls of flames with smoke getting closer and closer!

"My God, what is this?"

The Americans were stunned, but their reaction speed was not slow. The pilot immediately started to push the rudder and tried to avoid it, but the bulky B-45a was not the opponent of the agile Sam 1. No matter how the B-45a flipped and hovered, the two missiles stuck up like maggots.

"Skydiving! Quick!"

As soon as the words fell, after two loud bangs, b-45a fell down with a stream of black smoke, about a thousand meters. As the flames on the fuselage became more and more obvious, a new explosion occurred again. In the air, b-45a turned into a large fireball, and none of the people on board survived.

"Our reconnaissance plane was shot down, and all the pilots were killed. The escorted fighter pilots couldn't figure out how they were shot down... Damn, what tricks were the Russians playing?"

The Americans went crazy and even the SB-45a was shot down. Are the piston fighters deployed in Vietnam now just delivering vegetables? Feeling that the situation was severe, they suspended the bombing operation on the one hand, and on the other hand, they urgently sought help from the country, requesting the deployment of the most advanced fighter jets in Vietnam.

Of course, the Americans were more interested in what weapon was to shoot down the B-45a. For this reason, I suddenly strengthened the intensity of intelligence work and vowed to figure out what the secret of the Soviet Union was.

It is easier said than done. It took I three months to find some clues from the traitors within the Viet Cong. The S25 missile system was exposed to the Americans for the first time. To be honest, the Americans were a little shocked. Why do you say that? Because at this time the air defense missile plan of the US Army, Navy and Air Force is still steadily advancing, which means that the United States has not yet entered service.

Let's put it this way, the Air Force's Hawk and Neki air defense missiles are still under development, and they will not be deployed or used at the earliest in the mid-to-late 1950s. The Navy's Brass Knights and Beagles will take one or two years to serve. As for the Army, the Army has no relevant plans yet.

At this time, the Soviet Union had actually deployed an air defense missile in actual combat. Why didn't you surprised the Americans? What was even more surprising was that this air defense missile was very useful, and it shot down several Air Force bombers in succession, which was equivalent to leaving the United States apart.

The Americans were full of interest in the S25 system, and they were eager to figure out the specific parameters and operation methods of the system. However, this was difficult. On the one hand, the confidentiality measures of the Soviet Union and the Vietnamese Communist Party were still very strict. The position where the S25 missile system was located was highly vigilant and prohibited from getting close to it. The Soviet advisers operating the S25 system were not allowed to leave the position, and there were almost no loopholes to exploit.

In the end, I paid a lot of money to get some specious technical parameters, believing that the missile has a range of about ten kilometers, a fifteen thousand meters, and a maximum flight speed of no more than Mach 2.5. According to the analysis of American experts, it is believed that the system should be a field air defense missile, and the main target is tactical aircraft. Shooting down the US strategic bomber is just an accident.

Well, these judgments are almost none of the correct ones. The s25 has never been a field air defense system, but a ground air defense system. The difference between the two is too big. Moreover, the Americans have also made a big mistake in the range of the s25. The effective range of the s25 is almost twice as far away, and it is not for tactical aircraft, but for strategic bombers at medium and high altitudes.

Anyway, Americans estimate the functions and value of the s25 system according to the conclusion they imagined, which can be said to be completely different.

It was not until the Second Middle East War that broke out and when an Israeli-purchased S25 air defense missile system position was destroyed, the Americans had developed some designs from the wreckage, and they were shocked to find out how outrageous they had been wrong before.

Because of the deployment of the S25 missile system in Vietnam, the Americans had to quickly increase their investment in more advanced weapons. First, the Air Force began to deploy more advanced B-47 bombers and -86 fighters to Thailand. Secondly, it also strengthened its electronic warfare capabilities, and continuously sent electronic reconnaissance aircraft to try to figure out the operating frequency of the S25 system's search radar and fire control radar, and then used strong electronic interference.

It should be said that this has achieved certain results. The hit rate of the s25 system has begun to drop greatly, and the US Air Force has begun to move boldly again. However, this round of battle has not ended. After learning about the relevant situation, the Soviet Union immediately took corresponding measures to strengthen the anti-interference ability of s25 and be equipped with a better radar. Not long after the Americans were proud, they were hit by the head. This kind of competing drama will continue until one of the two gangsters fell.

Of course, these are still far away, so we will continue to return to the topic of Vietnam. According to the Republican Party’s requirements, the United States should strengthen its military presence in Vietnam, and it is best to send troops directly to defeat the Vietnamese Cong in one go. But Truman did not accept this, because his term of office is about to end, and he does not want to launch a war in the last year.

It’s not that Truman loves peace, but that he believes that doing so will not do anything good for him. If he starts a war, he will inevitably be attacked by the anti-war people at home, which will reduce his approval rating and reputation. Anyway, he cannot be re-elected, but at least he must leave a good reputation among the people. It would be so meaningless if the people of the whole country spit like Hoover. So at this time Truman was not willing to start a war and ruin his reputation.

Not only is Truman unwilling to start a war, but more importantly, who can guarantee that the outcome of this war must be good? In the eyes of the Republican Party, the Viet Cong may be vulnerable. Great America can crush it to death with a finger, but Truman is not a rookie. He knows how deep the water is here. Launching a war will be beneficial to the arms group behind the Republican Party. How can he sell arms without fighting?

But for a politician like him, it must be beneficial. As mentioned earlier, I will be scolded by the anti-war people. This is one point. The second point is that the Soviet Union and China are standing behind the Viet Cong. Who dares to ignore the attitude of the Soviet Union? Yes, the Russians seem to be very honest now, but who can guarantee that he will not launch a sudden attack like a poisonous snake?

Truman doesn't think that the United States can eat and live in the Soviet Union steadily. In his opinion, as long as the Soviet Union supports it, the Viet Cong can continue to consume with the United States. That result will be a protracted war, which will cost a lot of money and kill many people. This infamy is really unforgettable!

This is the second reason why Truman is unwilling to expand the scale of his war against Vietnam, and he has a third reason, that is, even if the United States can really achieve the goals set before the war, how much does it have to do with Truman?

Truman has only one term for more than one year, and can he cleanly solve the Viet Cong in more than one year? Truman is not sure about this, and even the military giants of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are not sure about this. Once this war exceeds more than one year, it means that even if the United States can win, it has nothing to do with Truman. It is definitely not him who wins the fruits of victory but the next US president.

In other words, Truman has to bear the risks of launching a war and cannot enjoy the dividends of the war. So Truman has tried to expand the scale of the war against Vietnam?

I'm afraid that as long as a normal person is, he will choose to be conservative and will choose to maintain the status quo. Truman is a normal person who is so normal that he cannot be more normal. Seeking profit and avoiding harm is his most basic common sense and instinct, so he will never do this destructive thing!

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