At this time, there were not many light cruiser squadrons assigned to the large fleet. The established light cruiser unit had only three light cruiser squadrons and nine light cruisers. Among them, the first battleship detachment belonged to two squadrons and the second battleship detachment belonged to one squadron. Of course, there were also some light cruisers as the leader of the destroyer detachment.&1t;/p>

At the end of the battleship detachment, there was a large fleet aircraft carrier detachment. The commander of the aircraft carrier detachment was naturally Lieutenant General Betty. Lieutenant General Betty had four aircraft carriers under his jurisdiction, namely the Furious aircraft carrier modified with the hull of the battleship, the Hundred-Eyed Giant, modified with the hull of the light cruiser, and two Brave and Glory, modified with the High Civil Ship.&1t;/p>

Among them, the displacement of the Ark Royal, Brave and Glory was about 17,000 tons. The original plan was to carry a capacity of 40 aircraft, but later Betty felt that the number was too small. At the same time, because the 6-based aviation bases in the Orkney Islands and the Shetland Islands were destroyed, the capacity was increased to 55 aircraft, and there were also 6 spare aircraft carried in parts. The flight of these three aircraft carriers can reach more than 24 knots. They can keep up with the Thomas fleet.&1t;/p>

Because the Hundred-Eyed Giant is limited by the hull, the maximum displacement is only 8 ooo tons. It was originally planned to be equipped with 2o carrier-based aircraft. In the current severe situation, the number of carrier-based aircraft has also been increased by 3o, and there are 6 spare aircraft. In other words, the Royal Air Force aircraft carrier team currently has a total of 195 first-line aircraft and 24 spare aircraft. Although the number has been greatly improved, the combat effectiveness has been improved relatively limited, because the British are already familiar with aircraft that operate less on the deck. With the increasing number of carrier-based aircraft, the deck operation efficiency of British aircraft carriers has become a problem.&1t;/p>

In addition to aircraft carriers, the large fleet also has a sea aviation force, which is seaplane. Now, there are 4 seaplanes and carriers that the British Navy can use, each carrying 4 to 6 seaplanes. However, these old guys are slower, less than 20 knots. At most, they are just following the large fleet.&1t;/p>

The large fleet originally had more than 10 destroyers and torpedo boats, but because this time it was in the Norwegian Sea and it may last for a long time, a large number of small destroyers could not fight with the fleet for a long time. So, in the end, the large fleet decided to form three destroyers, a total of 60 various destroyers. Each team consisted of 20 destroyers, each team consisted of 2 destroyers as the leader and command ship, and the other 18 were divided into 3 squadrons.&1t;/p>

In order to ensure the supply and consumption of the entire fleet, the large fleet also belongs to an additional supply fleet. These supply ships are composed of the best-in-class high cruise ships in the remaining British mainland. However, they have been changed to a naval supply ship, responsible for refueling, coal, providing ammunition, fresh water and food.&1t;/p>

"This will be the largest assembly of the large fleet in history. The power of the Royal Navy has reached its peak, but even with such a powerful fleet in our hands, we still don't have much confidence in victory." Jericho described his mood like this.&1t;/p>

"Is there anything wrong with the High Seas Fleet and the Spee Fleet?" Jericho asked.&1t;/p>

"The High Sea Fleet is still gathering in Kiel Harbor. The last time they should have entered the North Sea through the Skagrak Strait. This time, in order to strengthen the monitoring of the High Sea Fleet, we deployed a large number of submarines outside Wilhelmshaven and Skagrak Strait. The Germans will never sneak out this time."&1t;/p>

"As for the Spee fleet? We can only confirm that they have entered the offshore area of ​​France, but no French coastal port is docked. It should be stationed in an island area outside the sea. We are trying to find each other. At present, the area has gradually narrowed." Lieutenant General Duff said.&1t;/p>

"Very good, how about the Phoenix fleet we deployed in Iceland and northern England?" Jericho mentioned the last built-in V15oo bomber brigade of the Royal Navy of the British Empire.&1t;/p>

"We have started operations. If we cooperate with the submarine force and camouflage reconnaissance ships, we can monitor the routes entering and leaving the North Sea to a certain extent. However, if we encounter bad weather or night, some problems will occur. However, we have fully taken into account the German fleet's voyage. We will add a reconnaissance line at the junction of the Norwegian Sea and the North Sea. The Spe fleet cannot enter the North Sea quietly." Lieutenant General Duff said.&1t;/p>

"Well, after we received the news from the German fleet, the fleet's home port advanced from Fors Bay to Scapa Bay. Pay attention to air defense. The Germans' fleet in Norway became more and more active." Jericho said.&1t;/p>

"I understand. We have deployed some fighter jets and interceptors. The entire fleet has also strengthened its air defense response. Each of our main battleships carries more than three seaplanes or catapult aircraft pilots. Many of them are selected from the outstanding pilots of the Air Force." Lieutenant General Duff said.&1t;/p>

"If we win this naval battle, what will happen?" Before leaving, Lieutenant General Duff asked, he did not ask what would happen if he lost the battle. Isn't that obvious? If he lost, it would be whatever the Germans said! But what if he won? Even if the high seas fleet lost, the Germans' submarines could still continue to block the British mainland. The Germans could waste it, but the British could not. If they consumed it, the national economy would probably collapse! The failure on the French battlefield was even more irreversible. It was too difficult for the British to pass this level safely.&1t;/p>

"What will happen? This problem is a bit big, but if the Germans are willing to maintain the submarine blockade, it may be the result of our loss of British Southern Africa?" Jericho said.&1t;/p>

"Is Egypt and the Sultan not enough?" Lieutenant General Duff asked.&1t;/p>

"The Germans originally planned to exclude us from Africa and Persia. They might even ask us to give up India. So, Lieutenant General Duff, do your best. The future of the British Empire lies in our future battle. If we win, we still have a chance. If we lose, we will be completely over." Jericho said.&1t;/p>

The God of War did not let Jericho wait too long. Five days later, an urgent telegram was sent to Jericho. A British camouflaged reconnaissance ship sailing on the Atlantic Ocean appeared the German fleet! And the telegram was released the moment before it was controlled. According to the location of the telegram, the location where the two sides met was already 600 kilometers north of the Normandy Peninsula!&1t;/p>
Chapter completed!