What the hell is a private enterprise?

Chapter 563 I Can Also Do Saturation Blows

The world has never changed so rapidly.

Brigadier General Fellger and the destruction of the Royal Ark dealt a heavy blow to the entire British nation, leaving everyone dizzy and disoriented.

Shi Juzhu understood this even better:
The Giants fleet had just left Iceland to unload cargo in Norway when the Third Fleet attacked, and almost collided with the Hans fleet.

According to information obtained from the Giants fleet, all ports around Britain have been closed and strict inspection systems have been implemented.

All fishing boats, cargo ships, and passenger ships were to be pulled aside without any distinction. Europe, which had continued the glory of the Cold War, still had a good mobilization capacity. In addition to military mobilization, it was also preparing to requisition some civilian ships in preparation for the rapidly deteriorating situation.

The reason for such a strong reaction is simple: it lies in the name of the land beneath our feet.

That place is recognized as the birthplace of industrial civilization. Even after the suppression of turmoil, it still stands at the top of the world. It is the most scientifically and economically developed place. The legacy left by the old era alone is incredibly enviable.

Although the Second Fleet caused some commotion when it appeared in South Mei, the chaos there wouldn't affect the overall situation, especially with the Empire's powerful air and naval forces stationed there. Old Money was still a long way off.

Now things are different. The Hans are heading straight for Britain, which is considered the source of the world's industry and technology. The fall of the tiny three islands is already a big deal, but if Britain's overseas system collapses, it will be a heavy blow to half the world!

The Giant Fleet, consisting of more than 30 Dongjiang-type fishing boats with performance comparable to warships and large tonnage, was seized directly by the authorities in Norway.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, it's likely that they would be prioritized for requisition in a truly critical situation!
……

"Chairman Tang, President Tang, Boss Tang, Brother Tang, I've been renewing my 'Safe Fishing' and 'Monthly Insurance' subscriptions on time. You must keep your word!"

Hearing Shi Juzhu's anxiety on the other end of the phone, Tang Wen almost burst out laughing.

Although Giant Fisheries only leases boats, Shih Ju-chu can invest a considerable amount in them:

It wasn't just about money; in terms of making money, none of his previous businesses combined had made as much as he had from building the X Building in one go.

But this seasoned grassroots entrepreneur knew very well that he couldn't stay in the United States for long. Besides, the temptation of becoming a fishing tycoon in the country and even the world was not bad. If the Giant Fleet was requisitioned by Old Money, rebuilding it would be quite troublesome.

After spending several months in the United States, Shi Juzhu had a real understanding of Lao Qian's character. It is said that many of his ways of doing things frightened him, let alone his lack of any moral bottom line in business.

"Don't worry, if the boat is lost, I'll help you get it back."

"This is no joke. More than thirty ships have been grounded for a month, and I'm going to lose money again..."

"Hello? My phone's out of gas, let's talk next year!"

The phone call abruptly ended, and Shi Juzhu, who was still rambling on, paused for a moment before realizing what had happened.

"Next year, next year is... wait, what do you mean the phone is out of gas?"

……

Aldgrove Air Base
“18架狂风、20架海鹞、36架F15和12架F16，4架EF111A，12架猎谜，3架P3C。    战斗/攻击机90架，掩护15架反潜巡逻机大规模，进攻，这足够了。”

Speaking to Air Secretary Terren is Air Marshal Mark Welsh, the highest-ranking air officer currently serving in the Royal Air Force.

Mark Wells originally brought a team for technical exchange, mainly to collaborate with Rowe Rowe on the development of an engine that could operate stably in environments with more than 60% seawater (yes, still researching mosquito gnats).

Mark, who had been discussing the matter until late at night, had only slept for less than four hours before being woken up by a phone call. He then ran around contacting various people and was eventually ordered to temporarily command all of the Empire's air force in Europe to fight alongside the British.

Furthermore, they can report directly to Prism Building and have direct, independent authority during combat.

But this did not make him happy. Mark was still a typical newly promoted type. In theory, he should have undergone a long period of training before gradually taking on important positions. At this moment, he only felt heavy pressure.

Furthermore, he hasn't had time to make a detailed plan yet; all he can think of right now is to go all in.

The Third Fleet's several major victories were achieved by deploying a massive number of aircraft at once to launch a continuous and powerful offensive. In contrast, the conventional warships did not achieve much, with the Iowa three sisters being the most notable exceptions.

Mark's idea was also very simple:
With the angular building behind them, they didn't care about any twists and turns, and just relied on their exaggerated number of fighter jets to push forward!
Due to the long distance to Nanmei, Huaien could only deploy a few dozen aircraft at a time, while Daiying itself had well-equipped base facilities, and fighter jets from all over Europe were being continuously mobilized from behind, and support from the mainland had already begun to take action, so there was no need for them to be cautious.

Ninety fighter/attack aircraft were deployed, fearless even when facing three times the number of gnats.

This confidence is not unfounded. In fact, it is very simple to restrain the swarm tactics: just use composite racks.

All 36 F-15Es, which are the main force in air combat, have had their composite pylons replaced at the base. Considering that the speed of the grub is not high, barely exceeding the speed of sound, and that the grubs are thin-skinned and heavy-duty, making them unlikely to pose a threat, and that "operations at home" do not require external fuel tanks, it is easy to carry more missiles.

经过合理的配置，每一架F15E的机翼下两个TER三联装复合挂架下都各自搭载了6枚AIM120和6枚AIM9M，再加上机翼翼尖，一共搭载了6枚AIM120和8枚AIM9M，六中八近14枚空空导弹！
而F16稍微弱一些，两侧机翼复合挂架搭载4枚AIM120，机腹和翼尖搭载3枚AIM9M，一共3中4近7枚空空导弹。

36架F15和12架F16，足足搭载了252枚AIM120和336枚AIM9M，总共588发导弹！
With so many air-to-air missiles launched all at once, the remaining gnats can be dealt with by the following Harriers and Gale fighters.

The insane firepower has almost reached the limit of fighter jet loadout, even exceeding the Air Force's ban, which has also led to a significant reduction in the fighter jet's range and maximum speed.

However, it's only 1000 kilometers to Iceland, and the fighter jets can handle it on their own. Moreover, there are already more than 10 refueling aircraft ready, which can support a strike operation without any problem.

The Empire's first powerful blow reassured Air Force Minister Terren, yet also filled him with mixed emotions, but ultimately gave him a significant boost of confidence.
"According to the intelligence we have obtained, there are too many U-boats, making them difficult to hide. The noise resonance alone renders concealment meaningless. Each Nimbus has nine torpedoes and a large number of depth charges. That's enough, more than enough."

"Once this strike is complete, even if some U-boats remain, they are no threat. The Unwearied can finish them off... When should we launch the attack?"

"The attack has begun."

Mark glanced at his watch, looked up, and said:

"More than a hundred fighter jets cannot be launched at the same time. The first batch of aircraft should already be over the ocean. The Hunter will take off in 30 minutes at the latest!"

(End of this chapter)