Chapter 1776 Steal the plane
We have to send the Secretary of State to Canada again, discuss with the local buns, and put some pressure on them. As the Germans occupy Greenland, the entire Canada is within the range of bombing by the Germans, especially Baffin Island, which is almost across the strait from Gotthob. If there are super cannons on the opposite side, they can directly hit them.
In this case, Canada also needs to move faster!
After discussing this matter, there are still many things to be solved.
"This time the success was mainly because the Germans invested in the jet force." Arnold analyzed the battle process sorted out in front of him. At the most critical moment, the Germans invested the most correct reserve team, or the terrifying jet reserve team. This is the key point. Without this jet force, his own bomber would definitely be able to complete the bombing mission successfully. In the end, this sneak attack with heavy losses did not achieve any results, because of the jet force!
That terrible speed, terrible climb, and terrible interceptor rockets were simply nemesis tailored for the bomber troops.
"Where is our jet? How far has it been studied?" Roosevelt asked Hoover.
Hearing Roosevelt's question, Hoover was confused: "Mr. President, we have found Dr. Hayn Constant. With him as the core, we have established a jet design unit. Now, they are working day and night to complete the design of the first jet as soon as possible."
"How long will it take?" Roosevelt asked: "Can you set your shape next month?"
Roosevelt was also anxious. Every time, the Germans crossed the times. They had just caught up on the propeller plane, and the Germans were actually jets.
If you can't catch up, you will still be suppressed and beaten. Without air supremacy, there will be nothing.
Hearing Roosevelt's question, Hoover immediately smiled bitterly: "Mr. President, that's a jet that we don't have any technical reserves! It's not about building a truck, we don't even have an engine. Now we are investing huge amounts of money. Under the auspices of Dr. Hayn Constant, it will probably take one or two years to complete the development. As for the whole machine, it will take about three to five years."
Three to five years? At that time, I'm afraid there will be no more America! Roosevelt immediately shook his head: "No, absolutely not."
America can't wait that long.
In fact, in three to five years, this is still a conservative estimate. How many years has Germany been using it?
When the BF109 came out, Dr. Messerchmitt started the research and development of jets with a large number of experts, and Junckers and BMW also began a long engine development process. It took seven or eight years to complete the jets, and together with British technical experts, it was considered that the jets were mature.
Historically, the United States did not have the technical reserves of jets, and they were all directly obtained from the United Kingdom, such as engines. If Americans develop them themselves, they don’t know how long it will take.
This is the foundation of the old country. In later generations, even if Britain declined, Speyer aircraft engines, ship gas turbines, NATO standard 105 tank guns and so on were all developed by the UK.
Americans don't have skills and start from scratch.
However, it's not OK without a jet.
Arnold frowned and thought it seriously. According to the report, the other party was able to fly at an altitude of 14,500 meters and had a terrible speed. The jet was a must-have for it, but relying on existing technology and experts, it was too long to tinker with it, so there was only one shortcut.
"Mr. President, I suggest that we steal a German jet," Arnold said.
What should I do if my side cannot create it in a short time and is especially needed?
Of course I stole it! I stole it and then copied it.
Historically, the Soviet Union was envious of American B-29s, but if they were not allowed, they simply detained the ones that were forced to land on their own continent, and directly imitated them and quickly made them come out.
steal?
Hearing Arnold's proposal, Donovan couldn't help but sniff: "What a joke, how could we steal their most advanced plane under the nose of the Gestapo!"
The Germans had a powerful intelligence system, and the Gestapos were omnipresent, and many agents were caught and died miserably, but Hoover did not have the ability.
Arnold gave an opinion, it was very light, just talk, but the actual action required intelligence personnel to risk a lot of danger, which was almost impossible to complete.
Hearing Donovan say this, Hoover immediately acted indifferent: "This is the responsibility of the Strategic Intelligence Agency. As the director, he doesn't even have this responsibility. Why don't we change it?"
Donovan is external and Hoover is internal. The relationship between the two has long been disagreeable. Now, hearing Donovan retreat, Hoover can't help but start to mock him.
Hearing Hoover's sarcasm, Donovan's face changed and he wanted to argue with him.
"Enough." Roosevelt interrupted the possible quarrel between the two and said to Arnold: "Arnold, you continue."
Originally, the US intelligence system was scattered, and in order to better carry out intelligence work, a unified strategic intelligence agency was established. In fact, Roosevelt's cunning and cunning do not want the intelligence system to be mastered by one person. The open and secret struggle between Hoover and Arnold made Roosevelt feel more at ease.
And now, while expressing his dissatisfaction, Roosevelt asked Arnold, who knew that Arnold must have a better idea.
Sure enough, Arnold spoke: "If it is in Europe, we will definitely not have a chance. However, if the Germans want to attack us, they must gradually establish a forward base. They have deployed the jets to Iceland. I think that soon, they will deploy to Greenland. In these newly occupied areas, their Gestapo's activities have been greatly reduced, and this is our opportunity."
Arnold's words lit up the eyes of those present. Even Donovan knew that this proposal would definitely be successful. For example, Greenland, it has developed many spies on the island and deployed certain intelligence personnel.
Then, there is only one last question left.
Even if you can get in touch with the plane, who can steal it back? You must know that it is impossible for ordinary people to fly an airplane, especially a jet, which must be a special pilot!
It's not that easy. Among the agents, few can fly planes. If one is not careful, even if he steals it back, he may break it when landing.
Chapter completed!