The Aeronautics Institute of the Border Police Force of the Ministry of Internal Affairs was established in April 1918. At the beginning of its establishment, there were only four people in the entire department, Mikhail Petrovic Sukhoi, Count Hemstrasse and their orderly staff. In addition to having a 40-square-meter office, this department can be said to be extremely shabby.

Every day, Sukhoi's job was to clean himself up with the help of the orderly soldiers, and then went to the office of a certain immortal with the Earl, asking for personnel, equipment and money.

"You are here again!" Li Xiaofeng couldn't help but touch his forehead.

These days, these two people must be here every day, and after they arrive, they will definitely want this and that. He is speechless. He is not intentionally delaying and deliberately not giving these two people enough personnel, funds and equipment.

The main problem is that among the great powers, Russia is the one with the least developed aviation industry. From the perspective of the great powers, it is only stronger than Japan and the same level as the United States. The United States will even surpass it with a good industrial foundation. In addition, the influence of the war, it will take time to get everything Sukhoi needs.

And to be honest, Li Xiaofeng has been very busy recently. As the political commissar and logistics commander of the Russian People's Volunteer Army, he has too many things to do. He discussed military plans with Yegorov and Tukhachevsky, and argued with the railway bureau in Petrograd and major factories. He was so busy that he had to go all out. He had no extra time to manage this little thing about the aviation department.

Sukhoi and the old Count didn't say any extra nonsense. They listened to a certain immortal who poured bitter water and said nonsense every day. They were also tired of it. The two of them didn't say anything, and they didn't complain. They found a sofa and started watching the immortal. The meaning was quite clear. They didn't give us everything they needed and they wouldn't leave.

Li Xiaofeng shook his head and grabbed the phone and asked routinely, but today was different from before. There was no complaint or complaint on the other end of the phone, but instead gave him good news.

After putting down the phone, Li Xiaofeng looked up at the two guys and smiled and said, "Tell you good news. The superiors decided to dial the plane and pilot you need, and you can go and receive it!"

Sukhoi cheered, turned his head and prepared to leave without saying a word. However, the bad old Earl man became more careful and asked, "What plane is it for us? How many are there?"

Sukhoi immediately stopped and looked at a fairy like a puppy, with her expectant expression so cute.

Li Xiaofeng coughed dryly and said, "You also know that most of the planes and pilots are either in a sealed state or transferred to the front line. It took me a lot of effort to get four planes for you."

"Only four?" Sukhoi was a little disappointed. What can four aircraft do? How to verify his tactical ideas?

"It's already a lot!" Li Xiaofeng tried to convince him, "There are two Ilya Murometz! This is our best bomber!"

Sukhoi's face changed suddenly. Although Li Xiaofeng did not lie, the Ilia Murometz heavy bomber was a first-class heavy bomber in Russia and even the whole world when it was just born.

This big bird with four 150 horsepower engines on the wingspan was the work of Sikorsky, who was later famous in the aviation industry. On May 13, 1913, Sikorsky personally drove the prototype for a test flight and achieved a complete success. He was equipped with four 100 horsepower engines and reached a speed of 104 kilometers when the flight altitude was 122 meters.

In addition, Ilia Murometz was also the first aircraft to have a closed cockpit and cabin. The aircraft was officially named "Russian Warrior". The aircraft not only had a spacious closed cockpit, but also had a "living room" equipped with heating equipment, which contained a table and several rattan chairs. Its luxury was unimaginable to the native chicken pilots who were bedded in Europe in those days.

As the world's first specially designed and produced bomber, the E-type Ilia Murometz bomber is equipped with 3-7 machine guns, which can carry up to 800kg of ammunition, and has a bomb bay inside the fuselage. It is the first time to use electric bomb droppers, bomb sights, driving and pilot instruments and other advanced bombing navigation equipment at that time.

At that time, Ilia Murometz was also tall. However, Sukhoi did not like this big bird at all. The maximum speed of this slow stupid bird was only 127 kilometers per hour. With a huge wingspan of 38 meters, it was becoming more and more rapid and advanced fighter jets. Its survivability is really doubtful (but only one was shot down in history).

Sukhoi didn't want a big stupid bird. As a senior naval officer, he knew that horizontal bombers were basically difficult to pose a threat to warships, especially those on sailing. Moreover, the power of aviation bombs in this year was too small. Unless it was lucky, it would be difficult to seriously injure the warship wrapped in heavy armor.

What Suhuo wants more is a torpedo aircraft. Compared with an aviation bomb with no guarantee of accuracy, the torpedo is undoubtedly more accurate and lethal. One or two torpedoes can severely damage or sink an armored giant ship. If there are enough torpedo aircraft, he will be confident in destroying all warships, even if he encounters super fearlessness!

Li Xiaofeng's head was covered with black lines. He was playing torpedo machines in 1918? You are sure that you didn't joke with me. These days, except for Niu Niu's Thorpewys "Cuckoo" has been put into production. Where can I have any torpedo machines? The problem is that Russia has already had a stumble with the Allies, how can I buy Cuckoos!

But when it comes to this, I have to mention one more sentence. When it comes to naval aviation and aircraft carriers, the first thing most people think of is the United States. If time is limited to World War II, more people will only add a little Japan. The vigorous Pacific Ocean Battle is too eye-catching. What is Pearl Harbor, Midway, Coral Sea, and Mariana turkey hunting.

It was as if only these two companies were the major experts in playing aircraft carriers and HNA. In fact, in terms of contributions to the naval and air force and aircraft carrier theory, Niu Niu should be the first. As early as the First World War, to be precise, it was 1916 that Niu Niu had the idea of ​​a sneak attack on Pearl Harbor.

In 1916, Brigadier General Mory Heut proposed an imaginative plan. He proposed to build 8 straight-deck aircraft carriers, carrying 121 torpedo bombers to carry out fierce air strikes on the German high seas fleet anchored in Wilhelmshaven, directly destroying the high seas fleet in the nest.

This operational idea, which was still very novel at that time, was immediately approved and supported by the new commander of the Great Fleet Betty. Although the British Navy shipyard had already been overloaded and the production capacity was very tight, the committee chaired by the former Commander of the Great Fleet Admiral Jericho still made the best efforts to advance Heut's plan.

A new torpedo bomber (Thorpeways "Cuckoo") was built, and aircraft carriers such as "Hundred-eyed Giant", "Eagle" and "Sports God" were improved and built. If it weren't for Germany's defeat and surrender in November 1918, the sea and air surprise attack that was more than 20 years earlier than Taranto and Pearl Harbor would have been first implemented by the British!

"I know there is no suitable torpedo bomber for the time being, but this is the direction we are working on, right?" Sukhoi said confidently. "We should start developing a new torpedo bomber immediately so that we can keep up with the world trend and realize my tactical concept!"

Li Xiaofeng's request for the bearded lion became increasingly speechless. He was studying a torpedo bomber based on Russia's existing technical strength and economic and industrial capabilities! And even if he started to develop it immediately, he would not be able to catch up, right?

Of course, he also knew that a skilled mate like Sukhoi could only touch him. If he was forced to do so, this guy might have to give up.

So he could only explain with a smile: "We naturally need to develop new aircraft, but even if we start researching immediately, the aircraft cannot walk off the drawing board tomorrow. I think you should first use the existing aircraft to practice your hands and do some preliminary verification work..."

Sukhoi became popular and said unyieldingly: "What a big deal! Can I use a horizontal bomber to verify the launch of a torpedo attack?"

Li Xiaofeng was still calm and smiled and said, "It's really a pity that you can't use torpedoes to attack enemy ships, but you can first verify the attack on the port facilities..."

After a lot of saliva, Li Xiaofeng convinced the indignant little man and asked him to remain calm for the time being and study the attack on the port facilities first. However, Li Xiaofeng also felt that it was necessary to build a torpedo bomber. After the end of World War I, when the Allies interfered in the Russian Revolution, the Royal Navy fought at Kronstadt, and his arrogance was extraordinary.

The Borussian Fleet, due to the influence of the ice retreat and the civil war, has dropped its combat effectiveness very significantly. It is really impossible to seek a fight with the Royal Navy by relying on the half-lame Borussian Fleet. If the Air Force has to have torpedo bombers or dive bombers, it might surprise Britain!

After thinking about it, Li Xiaofeng gave an order to Moscow Special Prison to change the taste of Sikorsky, who was temporarily forced to study motorcycle sleds. At this guy's level, it wouldn't be too difficult to design a torpedo bomber of about the same level as Cuckoo?

Of course, this is just a way. It may not be easy for others to get cuckoos, but for a certain immortal, you can buy them directly in the treasure pot. Although the price is not cheap, buying one or two counterfeits is still acceptable.

Not to mention that Li Xiaofeng is trying to solve the problem of torpedo bombers there, let’s talk about Sukhoi and the old Count. Although these two guys were so embarrassed that they even thought the plane was not good. But in fact, these two guys were quite happy.

It's really boring to be honest when I stayed in the office every day or watched a fairy. Although Ilia Murometz could not meet the requirements of projecting torpedoes, it was finally a plane, and how much could it be considered flying?

When I was in Ukraine, Sukhoi had a lot of fun even the observation balloons used by artillery soldiers, let alone the real plane! I can only say that this guy was led by an old earl and learned to be foolish.

"Earl, let's go fly!" Sukhoi patted the big guy behind him and said enthusiastically: "Only in the sky can you understand what true freedom is. After you go to heaven once, you will love this feeling!"

Hemstral was not as excited as someone. Although he read many aviation books and was considered to be profound in theory, he had never taken a plane, nor had he been on the sky. Although he had played balloons with Sukhoi twice before, the safety was higher than that of the plane. Anyway, he felt a little up and down when he looked at the big ragged bird in front of him.

However, the old man did not refuse, nor did he show any fear. He was like a boy who accompanied his girlfriend to watch horror movies, trying hard to pretend to be brave and unwilling.

He put on a flight leather jacket and a flight hat. When the old man got into the narrow cabin and smelled the smell of engine oil and gasoline, he felt even more uncomfortable. He leaned against the bulkhead, turned his head away from looking at the world outside the glass window. He only held the cross in his hand, praying for peace.

The second-hand Sukhoi didn't notice the old man's anxiety at all. He kept telling how much he loved flying and sharing the most thrilling aerial stories. It looked like a weirdo who deliberately told ghost stories to scare the little loli.

The engine drove the propeller to rotate rapidly, and the huge thrust drove the four and a half tons of birds to slowly leave the ground, flying higher and higher, faster and faster. Under Sukhoi's control, Ilia Murometz headed towards the sea.

Airplanes in the early 20th century were really uncomfortable to sit. The roar of the engine made you unable to hear anything. The smell of oil and gasoline made you feel nauseated. What’s worse is that when the airflow is turbulent, it is no worse than riding a roller coaster.

Anyway, after the launch, Hemstral was not only not as comfortable as Sukhoi said, but he felt more and more uncomfortable, so he didn't dare to open his mouth. He was very worried that as long as he opened his mouth, he would probably be unable to help but vomit Sukhoi's face...

Sukhoi, who was very happy in the plane, did not realize the discomfort of his old partner. In order to make the old man fall in love with flying completely, he kept making difficult moves such as sharp turn or rolling.

You know, the old man who was about to vomit was fucked like this. He even turned green in his face. He pressed his lips with the last perseverance, and lunch was already in his throat!

After playing for a while, Sukhoi, who was a little silly, felt that his old friend didn't speak and was bored. As long as he was in the air, he couldn't control his mouth. If he didn't say anything, he felt that he couldn't fly anymore.

"Earl, I tell you. The last time I was flying, I witnessed a fool hitting the ground... Tsk tsk, that thrilling! With a bang, the plane broke up. When we find that idiot again, guess why, that idiot turned into a ball of meat paste... The forensic doctor later told me that the idiot's bones were broken. The brain and large intestine were stirred into a ball..."

vomit……

The old man couldn't help it anymore, so he opened his mouth and squirted Sukhoi's face, such as Italian macaroni and red cabbage soup! There was also a smell of Darjeeling black tea. I wonder what a bad guy who likes to drink tea thinks about washing his face with tea.

The next journey would be very uncomfortable for Sukhoi. This was an old bomber produced in 1914. There was no toilet or black-stained flight attendant to take care of your vomit. If nothing unexpected happens, Sukhoi could only endure the acidic and rotten gas emitted by food soaked in stomach acid on his body and continue the flight experience.

Of course, what made Sukhoi even more depressed was that another wingman who took off together had a mechanical failure halfway and turned back halfway. This made him prepare to verify a plan to attack the port facilities severely hit.

On the other hand, after vomiting, the old man felt much more comfortable. Although he still didn't dare to look out the window, there was no chattering long tongue man in his ears and his mood was much more comfortable. As time went by, the old man gradually calmed down. When you got used to this feeling of being inconsistent, your fear would decrease a lot.

After flying for about an hour, the old man put away his cross and slowly began to enjoy the scenery outside the window. The sparkling sea and the blue sky really made people feel comfortable and free.

The brave old man approached Sukhoi's ear and shouted, "How long will we fly?"

At first Sukhoi thought the old man wanted to vomit his face again, so he quickly dodged. It was not until the old man shouted loudly that he felt a little relieved and explained unhappily: "It's almost time to Mosine Island!"

Mosine Island is a small island in the Gulf of Finland, about one hundred kilometers away from Petrograd. Sukhoi's plan was to use live ammunition to attack fake targets at the island's shooting range. For this reason, he specially brought 12 50-kilogram bombs.

Not long after, Mosine Island appeared in the field of view. Sukhoi circled around the island twice, and finally found the target set by the shooting range. Pressing the joystick, he lowered the flight altitude bit by bit.

When the bomber used his sight to cover the target, the first round of attack began under Sukhoi's command. With the light of the fuselage, four bombs were thrown out instantly, but their accuracy was really unsatisfactory. The bounce point was 100,800 miles away from the target, and almost flew out of the shooting range and fell into the small village ahead.

Sukhoi curled his lips and said, "I knew it would be like this. High-altitude bombing makes no sense and nothing can be hit!"

Hemstral felt it was fresh, and he patted Sukhoi on the shoulder and shouted, "Do it again!"

Sukhoi fulfilled the old man's wish and entered the attack route again, throwing out four bombs again, but like last time, it was still a thousand miles off topic.

But the old man seemed to be addicted. He looked at the explosion from the air and felt different. He shouted again: "Do it again!"

However, this time, Sukhoi did not realize his wish. For him, it would be meaningless to do ten more times. The bombing at high altitude was too painful and it was impossible to accurately strike any target. He was not ready to waste the bomb. He pushed the joystick and shouted: "No need, it would be a waste to try again! Save some ammunition... With the oil in it, let's go to the sea for a while!"

The old man couldn't continue to watch the bomb drop, but it was also a pleasure to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the sea from the air. After continuing to fly west for an hour, he patted Sukhoi on the shoulder and pointed at the sea and said, "Are those German warships?"

PS: Thank you Comrade Sukhoi for his friendly guest appearance again, thank you very much Juventus and Comrade Potato for giving you another reward!
Chapter completed!