Germanic Empire: please call me William III

In October 1713, on the outskirts of Bolin, the base of the Germanic Air Force.
The Germanic Emperor Auguste, the head of the cabinet, The Chief of the General Staff, General Moltke The Younger, the Minister of War, Admiral Von Falkenhain, the Minister of the Navy, Count Tirpitz, and others gathered here to attend the inauguration ceremony of the Germanic Air Force.
The Germanic Empire had already begun to develop its aviation power. However, because the performance of the previous aircraft was too poor, it could not really be applied to actual combat. Therefore, the Germanic Air Force was always in preparation and did not really establish it.
After several years of development, the Germanic Air Force already had a fairly strong, or absolutely, air power that was now ahead of any country in the world.
In this case, the Germanic Imperial Air Force became inevitable.
Besides, in August’s mind, war was about to break out soon. After the establishment of the Imperial Air Force, it was able to catch up with the war.
Originally, the Army and Navy did not support the establishment of an air force.
Although the newly formed Air Force is still weak and cannot compete with the Army and Navy. But they were well aware that His Majesty the Emperor had high hopes for the Air Force.
Once the Air Force really develops vigorously, won’t it compete with them for military expenses?
Even in the early days of the establishment of the Air Force, the military expenditure required was not much. However, as the size of the Air Force becomes larger and larger, and its strength becomes stronger and stronger, the military expenditure required is naturally not a small amount.
Both the Army and the Navy proposed that, given the current performance and combat effectiveness of aircraft, there was no need for a separate air force, which could be established separately. Wait until the technical conditions are ripe before establishing the Air Force.
However, August rejected the proposal after much deliberation.
Despite another time and space, that’s what the Lighthouse Nation did. After winning the world war, the Lighthouse Nation’s Army Air Force was separated from the Army and formed the Air Force.
However, it is undeniable that this will inevitably be accompanied by a lot of ridicule and other contradictions.
Auguste did not want such problems to arise in the future.
Besides, the status of the Air Force was clear from the beginning, even if the Air Force did not have enough strength to support their position. However, with his support, the development of the Air Force will also be faster and better. It will not be suppressed by the Navy and army.
The first Air Force Inspector general was General Zecht, who had previously been a major general, but was now promoted to lieutenant general by August.
Zecht’s father was a general in the Kingdom of Prussia, and he himself had served in the army, alternating between front-line troops and the general staff.
August knew that in another time and space, Zecht was the one who advocated the establishment of a separate air force. He had a broad and profound understanding of the nature of air force operations, and his air force doctrine centered on the support of ground forces in order to obtain air superiority as the highest principle, although strategic bombing was ignored, but it was still very suitable for the Germanic Imperial Air Force at this stage of technical conditions.
Previously, the Germanic Imperial Air Force had established several scattered air forces, and General Zeckert was undoubtedly the most suitable candidate to build the existing scattered air forces into a complete air force.
Inside the air base, a number of pilots had already lined up to stand. Inside the tarmac behind them, a large number of planes were parked.
“Your Majesty, the 1st Fighter Wing of the Air Force is ready!” Lieutenant General Zecht’s face was full of excitement.
Although, he was only a lieutenant general. However, as the first Air Force Director. Once the air force is strong, he will certainly be able to rise in the water. Even promotion to general will be a matter of course. If you’re lucky, becoming a marshal is definitely not a delusion.
August nodded and personally examined the pilots of the 1st Fighter Wing of the Imperial Air Force.
At present, the Germanic Imperial Air Force has established three fighter wings and a bomber wing. In total, the number of fighters was three hundred and sixty, and the number of bombers also reached one hundred and twenty.
The formation of the Germanic Air Force was divided into wings, brigades, squadrons and squads. Below the squad, there is also a two-plane formation.
That is, two double-plane formations form a squad, three squads form a squadron, and three squadrons form a brigade. Each flying group had thirty-six aircraft, plus four spare aircraft. The three flying groups formed a single wing.
Although still small, this was undoubtedly the seed of the Germanic Air Force. After waiting for the seeds to take root and sprout, they will naturally be able to grow into towering trees.
“Pilots of the Empire, you are all true warriors, and you dare to risk all kinds of dangers and fly your planes into the blue sky. The dangers are not known to outsiders. But I know very well.
You are all pioneers of aviation and an indispensable part of the Imperial Armed Forces. I believe that in the coming wars, the Imperial Air Force will show great strength. Even, with the continuous advancement of technology, the Imperial Air Force will surely become a service comparable to the army and navy!
I look forward to this day, and I pledge to strongly support the development of the Air Force.
Of course, you must also fight for the Empire and win victory and honor for the Empire!
I declare that the Germanic Imperial Air Force, officially established! ”
August delivered an enthusiastic speech to the air force pilots, encouraging them to strengthen their training and strengthen the Imperial Air Force.
“Long live the Air Force, Long live His Majesty the Emperor, long live the Empire!” The soldiers of the Germanic Air Force cheered.
“Snap!”
Everyone in attendance began to applaud enthusiastically, even the generals of the army and navy, who were very face-saving.
Although, in the future, the Air Force will inevitably compete with the Army and Navy for military expenses. There will certainly be contradictions between several branches of the armed forces. But every service, if it could be stronger, could strengthen the Germanic Empire. In future wars, the possibility of victory is naturally greater.
Of course, the Germanic Air Force was still relatively weak. Next, further development is needed.
Real combat strength also needs to be tested on the battlefield.
Perhaps, some people will doubt the combat effectiveness of the Air Force. However, August, the Emperor of the Empire, and all the officers and men of the Air Force had great confidence in the Air Force.