"Each ship is ready for air defense operations." When the figure of the British bomber group in the distance gradually became clear, Lieutenant General Schell issued an order. The prince on the side watched the British plane gradually fly to his head, and this calmness even infected Schell. The latter even asked unexpectedly: "Your Highness, have you always thought that aviation power will become the decisive force that dominates the sea? Our interception has failed, why are you not nervous?"&1t;/p>

"First, is it useful to be nervous? We have done the best, and the rest depends on God's mood today. Of course, this is not the most important thing." The prince took a deep breath and said meaningfully: "Don't worry, the British's level of bombing on the sea is worse than the interception we just saw."&1t;/p>

"The main fleet dispersed, and each light cruiser and destroyer followed their respective main ships in advance, evacuating in the predetermined direction in teams!" Soon, through radio waves and flags, another order was passed down, just as the British fleet did a few hours ago, and the German fleet was also dispersed! Two or even one main ships and a team of destroyers quickly dispersed, and the huge fleet was scattered on the turbulent North Sea. From a distance, it looked like the sesame seeds on the baked cake.&1t;/p>

This is also the plan set by the prince before he left. If the seaplane can effectively intercept the possible British bomber group, the fleet will continue to evacuate in the form of a large fleet. If the interception effect is poor, then the tree will fall and the money will scatter. Everyone will run their own way!&1t;/p>

The reason is very simple. In this era, you don’t have to expect the effect of superimposing the anti-aircraft firepower between warships. Think about it, how effective range can a bunch of anti-aircraft guns with a maximum caliber of only 88mm? Not to mention that the destroyer can be equipped with 2 2-pound guns, even if it is enough, the main ship has few anti-aircraft guns. Take the Prince’s flagship Bavaria as an example. The 88mm anti-aircraft gun with improved elevation angle (just changed to a gun stand, the previous name was 88mm anti-lightning gun) has only 12. With this fire density, do you still support others? It is not enough to protect yourself!&1t;/p>

Therefore, the prince ordered that when facing a large number of British bombers, the large fleet could be disbanded without the threat of the British fleet, and then evacuated from the battlefield at a smaller scale at a team. Moreover, after the main battleship was disbanded, it would be more conducive to the evasion of the warships.&1t;/p>

So, so far, before all large warships have made air defense improvements and before the German aircraft carriers have been put into service, the German fleet can rely on its own dodge in the subjective aspect of facing a large-scale aviation bombing... Of course, it can also rely on the opponent's poor hit rate from an objective aspect. The prince is still quite confident about the British hit rate - it will definitely not be higher!&1t;/p>

"The German fleet scattered, they ran around like wildebeests attacked by lions, and we rushed up like hunters, and then prepared to harvest their lives!" Seeing this situation, a British Royal Navy pilot said.&1t;/p>

More than 30 bombers roared towards the direction where Hippel's third fast battleship detachment was located. These twin bombers threw away bombs of various weights ranging from 500 pounds to 150 pounds. In less than 10 minutes, at least three digits of bombs poured down, and high and low water columns were blown up around the entire fleet.&1t;/p>

"Left full rudder!"&1t;/p>

"Right full rudder!"&1t;/p>

"Tail at 5 o'clock, the highest voyage!" Hippel directed the evasion of occupation on the flagship. Faced with these whizzing bombs, Hippel was still quite scared at the beginning, but then he suddenly appeared, and the bombs that landed nearest him were 30 meters away... Then he tried to order the fleet to sail a short distance in a straight line, and it was found that the other party's bomb still did not land within 20 meters of his area...&1t;/p>

These aircraft dropped at least ten tons of bombs, directly blew the sea around the flagship Weimar as if boiling. At the most dense time, four water curtains rose from the side strings of the flagship at the same time. Hippel could not even see the two escort destroyers 80 meters away from him. Looking from the air, huge water waves generated after the explosion spread around. The attacked German ship was like a small boat struggling in the wind and waves, but after the scramble, there was nothing wrong with it...&1t;/p>

"No wonder Your Highness the Prince likes to use torpedo attacks. The bomb is indeed not reliable. Moreover, the British bombing technology content is not the same as what they encountered in the exercise field before." Hippel wiped his cold sweat and said to himself.&1t;/p>

When the first round of British bombers ended, Hippel felt that the opponent's attack was completely casual, without any tactics or technology. "The so-called bombing of the British was like a group of monkeys throwing nuts down a tree. It was even worse than the latter. At least I can't feel any threat so far. I believe that if our fleet could sail in a straight line with the highest voyage, then we might be the first squadron to go home." Looking at the British bombers away, Hippel set up a f1ag for himself!&1t;/p>

"I have never seen a bombing like this! They are going to the market, not fighting! They are rushing like a group of hens." At this time, on a specially modified V15oo bomber, Lieutenant Colonel Henry frowned as he looked at the result of the bombing of the Hippel fleet just now. This old fox from the orthodox bomber unit was very dissatisfied with his colleagues' performance and believed that "they lack the most basic qualities of the bomber unit!" But there was no way. More than half of the bombers just now were from reconnaissance...&1t;/p>

Then, the second team of bombing was much more professional. Before entering the Navy, they were the Thunderbolt Bomber Squadron with great success in the Royal Air Force on the Western Front, equipped with 16 O-4oo twin bombers. They were the first regular bomber units transferred to the Navy. After they entered the field, Hippel's fleet quickly felt huge pressure!&1t;/p>

The neat formation, moderate degree, and good cutting angle made Hippel feel in a trance that he seemed to be facing the professional sea attack troops trained by the prince. This made Hippel's heart more vigilant! "All anti-aircraft artillery fire at the air, destroyers provide cover!" With the issuance of the order, a light cruiser escorted the flagship began to approach with four destroyers.&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!