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But before reaching the War Department, Anchorage's work began on the car.

Dorff, what work do I have to do today.

Anchorage, who was sitting in the back row, asked the secretary in the front row.

Secretary Dolph informed with the schedule. General, this morning you need to chair a meeting on expanding the reserve pilot, in the afternoon discuss with Colonel Troll in the Technical Equipment Division about the development progress of the new aircraft, and in addition to discussing with the National Power Laboratory about antifreeze .

The secretary's words gave Anchorage a preliminary understanding of today's schedule.

Dorph, remember to remind me in the afternoon that today is the 21st anniversary of my marriage with my wife, Linda, and I will buy him a bouquet of roses.

Okay, General.

The secretary picked up the pen and recorded it rustling.

Lieutenant General Ankerdra is the head of the Army Aviation Corps, commanding nearly 1,000 aircraft on and off the Army Aviation. And there has always been a desire in his heart, that is, to separate the aviation of the two armies into a new military service, the Romanian Air Force. For this reason, he has written many times to hope that His Majesty will support the formation of the Air Force, but due to various reasons, it could not be done.

In fact, the Romanian Air Force was established very early in history. The Romanian Air Force was established in 1913 before the outbreak of World War I.

Unlike in history, the current Romanian Air Force has been divided between the Navy and the Army. One of the reasons is that Romania needs to join World War I, so in order to facilitate command operations, the Air Force can better cooperate with ground operations, so there is no separation.

On the other hand, after the First World War, the army worked hard and made great contributions, because the expansion of the navy squeezed the proportion of the army's military expenditure. If the Air Force continues to be separated, the proportion of the Army's expenditure will be further reduced, which will increase the dissatisfaction of the Army. So Anchorage's wish has never been fulfilled.

In a blink of an eye, the car drove to the War Department, and after being released by the guards, the car came to the front of the building.

The War Department is a concave building, and the command structure of the Air Force is located in the building on the left. It consists of eight departments: operations, organization, training, mobilization, intelligence, logistics, war history and personnel.

Compared with many of the powers of the War Department are encroached on by the General Staff,

Due to its professionalism and independence, Army Aviation still has sufficient rights as a controller. This can even attract the envy of the Minister of the Army, General Salamick. There is no way anyone can let his predecessor, Marshal Preshan, ignore everything, and then put on a powerful chief of staff.

When Anchorage walked into the room, a large number of documents that needed to be processed by him were piled up in front of him. The above are such as the report on the development of a new fighter jet, the report on the Third Air Force's application for increased training, and so on.

And Anchorage needs to read each report carefully and give comments. And just as he was busy working, there was a knock on the door.

Come in.

Following Anchora's greeting, Secretary Dolph walked in with a strange expression.

Anchorage didn't care about this, he glanced at the clock and held back his words. Isn't it time for the meeting. What's the matter with you, Dolph?

It was obvious that Anchorage noticed that the secretary's expression was a little different at this time.

General, I just received a call from the palace. Your Majesty wants you to come.

Anchorage was also taken aback by what the secretary said.

What, Your Majesty summons.

Looking at the confirming secretary who nodded, Anchorage fell into contemplation. Could it be that the reports he has handed in many times have finally come to fruition, but I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse.

Bring over the reports I made before, and let General Morkov do the work for today's meeting.

Anchorage, who was in a complicated mood, instructed the secretary while simulating in her mind what she needed to say to His Majesty. Meeting His Majesty this time, he had already experienced it many times in his heart. I always thought about it when I didn't meet His Majesty before, but when I really came, I was a little timid.

When the troubled Anchorage met Edel under the leadership of the guards, he found that several reports he had submitted before were placed on the table. In the hands of His Majesty, he also held a report on the future aviation prospect that he made inside the army aviation.

Edel put down the report and looked at Lieutenant General Anchorage with a nervous expression. I heard that you went to Italy to meet Douhe yourself?

As for Edellah's usual words, Anchorage said truthfully. Yes, Your Majesty. Before, in 1925, when I led a team to Italy for military exchanges, I paid a special visit to Douhe, and talked to him about his air superiority and many other books.

Then do you think Du Hei's theory is correct?

Anchorage knew that the answer at this time was extremely critical, but fortunately he had done his homework before. Your Majesty, what should I say. His theory is correct and not correct.

Edel heard this and became interested. Then tell me.

Anchorage sorted out the language and said. Your Majesty, the emphasis on the air force in Douhei's theory is correct. Because the air force will be an indispensable military force for every country in the future. With air supremacy, the enemy's air force and air defense can be limited. The combat activities of troops and weapons. To ensure the freedom of action of our own aviation forces, so that the combat operations of the army and navy can be effectively covered by air, and the important national goals are not seriously endangered by the enemy aviation forces.”

And that he is incorrect is also because the theory is that the air force alone can bring the enemy to its knees, which is a bit out of practice. So I also debated when I was talking with Douhe, but in general neither of us was convinced. Who.

Edel continued to ask after listening to Anchorage's remarks. So what do you think the establishment of an independent air force should look like?

Anchorage, who was ecstatic in her heart, said while holding back her excitement. Your Majesty, the main task of our air force is to ensure that our airspace can cooperate with naval and army operations. Of course, it is also one of the main tasks in the future. But this should not be the only task of the future air force. I think the future air force will not only ensure these In addition to the target, there should be responsibility for bombing enemy cities, paralyzing their traffic, and dispatching airborne troops to occupy their points.

What Anchorage said is also the experience he has been groping for many years, because bombing the enemy's rear can not only reduce his will to fight, but also delay the enemy's actions.

And the prototype of the airborne force was there during World War I, when two soldiers jumped off the wings of a biplane and blew up an enemy warehouse with some explosives, a move that caused a sensation at the time.

In 1927, the Soviet Army used transport planes to airdrop troops in Central Asia, annihilating the Batu Ma rebels and other insurgents in one fell swoop, which was the first real airborne war to appear.

In 1930, the Soviet Airborne Corps formally established the world's first formal paratroopers.

Romania, an old opponent of the Soviet Union, will naturally not fall behind. At present, Romania has established the first paratrooper regiment. The whole regiment is divided into three brigade (battalion level), each brigade has three squadrons, and each squadron has three squads. There are 1,835 officers and soldiers in the whole regiment, and it is still experimental at present.

And Anchorage clearly intends to pull it into a possible Air Force.

And Anchorage's little thought, Edel would not be clear. However, the establishment of the Air Force has indeed become an urgent matter, because the various aircraft currently under development are seriously affected by the Army. For example, fighter jets responsible for seizing air supremacy and dive bombers specializing in ground attack are the most well-funded. The twin-engine bomber and transport aircraft were second, and the four-engine bomber, which had little to do with the Army, was the least expensive to develop.

As for the navy, it is currently mainly responsible for the development of carrier-based aircraft, as well as seaplanes.

So in the face of this situation, Edel also realized that without a separate air force, the phenomenon of its aircraft partiality could not be cured. That's why Anchorage, the head of the army aviation company, was recruited. And speaking of it, its vision for the future of the Air Force matches Edel's expectations.

In the future, the Romanian Air Force cannot become a vassal of the Navy and Army, and should have its own goals. Of course, the funding of the Air Force cannot reach the ratio of the Navy and the Army, but at least it can lay the foundation for the future.

However, Edel also felt a bit of a headache when he thought of the need to face the opposition of the two armies. But fortunately, the previous Sea and Land General's huge expansion funds, I believe it can let him relax in this regard.