"We are facing the most powerful navy in the world. They are well equipped and experienced officers and men. Jericho, Thomas and others are also excellent naval generals. Therefore, each of our warships must bear The ability to attack and survive the attack should have already mentioned the British Navy’s aircraft carrier in the telegram to your country? Therefore, Independence must consider preparations for an air attack.” After a brief period of politeness, Spey The earl began to get to the point.

In the earl’s opinion, the Virtue Fleet relies on high-speed and relatively adequate aerial reconnaissance. As long as the situation is not particularly bad, it can completely avoid the naval gun attack of the large fleet. The eight fast battleships in the Navy can also guarantee to withdraw from the battle at least when the situation is not right, and under the cover of the Allied fleet, the American fleet that was originally at the rear will naturally not face the British naval guns.

Therefore, for the U.S. Navy, the biggest threat lies in the British aircraft carriers. According to the estimates of the German Navy, the U.K. can send nearly 100 attack aircraft to launch air strikes against the German fleet under extreme conditions, even when the U.S. aircraft carriers are tightly fortified. It is difficult to guarantee that there will be no fish that slipped through the net. The fast battleships of the Allies are not very worried. After all, the British torpedoes are relatively small, and it is impossible to use defensive resistance. As for bombs? It doesn't matter even more, as long as you don't kill important and fragile devices such as rangefinders. But the situation on US aircraft carriers is different. Count Spey knew very well that the hard defense capabilities of the Independence aircraft carrier were very limited!

　　 Of course, you can’t expect aircraft carriers without armored decks in this era to continue to maintain combat effectiveness after being hit by bombs. The requirements of the Germans are simple, as long as the warship is not sinking. And after a simple repair, it can keep up with the German fast battleship retreat at a higher speed. That's right, just retreat! According to the Germans, the German Navy is not prepared to discard the aircraft carrier Independence and the more than 2,000 U.S. Navy officers and soldiers on it unless the situation is absolutely necessary. Because after all, this is the first time the two navies have cooperated. If a name abandons the friendly forces, how can the two sides trust each other in the Pacific in the future?

　　 "The flying drill is a waste of time. It's a bit late today. If it is convenient, I would like to see how you manage the damage." Earl Spey thought for a while and said.

　　 "As you wish, Lord Earl." Sims finished speaking and took Earl Spey down the bridge to the wide flight deck. There are two elevators on the entire deck responsible for lifting the aircraft in the hangar, and there are two ammunition elevators near the side chord, responsible for transporting ammunition for the aircraft outfitted on the deck.

"According to our operational regulations, unless absolutely necessary, all aircraft loading and refueling work will be carried out on deck. In this way, even if our aircraft carrier is attacked, some bombs and fuel may even explode. The energy will also be released into the air without causing too much damage to the hull." Then Sims came to a huge elevator. At this time, the huge lift had dropped into the hangar, and a huge hole appeared on the deck.

"The deck of an aircraft carrier is very fragile. We cannot guarantee that the deck will not be attacked in actual combat. What the so-called flight deck is, everyone should be very clear. Put some perforated steel plates on an iron shelf, and then a A layer of teak board will do.” Sims introduced while pointing at the US Navy officers and soldiers who were conducting deck repair exercises.

I saw a group of U.S. Navy officers and soldiers. With the help of a small tractor, a large number of prefabricated perforated steel plates and wooden boards were sent to the side of the elevator shaft. Then, with the help of small lifting equipment, the beams were erected, and then the blocks were set up. The steel plate was placed on the beam and fixed, and then a piece of teak board was laid on the deck. The Americans were even so careful that even the reserved mooring holes were completed, so that the hastily repaired deck was at least no problem for taking off and landing fighters. . The speed and results of the American maintenance also made German naval officers and soldiers admire these American colleagues for the first time. In addition to well-trained, American standard components and damage management planning are also commendable.

"Of course, sometimes we have to consider some extreme situations, such as the bomb falling near the ammunition hoist. Of course, it is certain that the ammunition hoist must not be available." Sims couldn't help but smile. After a while, he said: "However, we can guarantee that the damage caused by the bomb will not lead to too serious martyrdom. Because our ammunition hoisting shaft is a two-stage design, from the ammunition storage to the main deck, and then the ammunition will move horizontally. A certain distance ~lightnovelpub.net~ and then lifted from the main deck to the flight deck." (The main deck of an aircraft carrier in an open hangar is generally the hangar deck. This deck bears the stress of the hull, and the so-called flight deck It is actually a shelf. Although it has the name of the deck, it is not counted in the stress structure of the hull.)

　　 "This disposal method seems to be similar to the dressing room of the battleship's main gun, but the Americans have done more detailed. And safer." Su Xiong said on the side.

"Everyone, let's take a look in the hangar again. After all, our flight deck is not armored. Once the bomb falls, 80% of it will damage the hangar." Then, under Sims's leadership, a group of people passed the aircraft lift. Came to the hangar on the flight deck.

　　 After arriving in the hangar, the first thing that caught your eye was the open next door on both sides of the wide hangar! It is said to be next door, but in fact it is just a rolling shutter, which can be easily retracted. After opening, the sides are completely ventilated except for the brackets, and the whirring sea breeze blows from both sides of the hangar, so that a German naval officer jokingly said that the wind speed in the hangar can reach level 5 wind at this time.

"In order to save time for preparation, some of our aircraft are warmed up in the hangar, so sufficient ventilation is required. For this reason, most of our hangar structure is this simple open structure, except for the bow. .Because we have to face the terrible wind and waves in the North Sea, we don’t want the bow to be directly broken by the waves. For this reason, we installed a closed bow and reinforced the front section of the hull, which delayed us for half a month, plus Hundreds of tons of weight." Sims said with a smile.

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