"Order our fleet to be ready for combat. The German aircraft carriers were not attacked, which means that their strength was not damaged much. They can fight back at any time!" said Admiral Andrew Cunningham.

"Well! We will face a bigger test next. Otherwise, we will definitely lose in this naval battle." General John Tovey also said.

Both of them were in a very complicated mood. They seemed to be sure to win the battle, thinking it was a foregone conclusion. But now, the situation has taken a sharp turn. They are about to turn from winners to losers.

Although the carrier-based aircraft of the US and British fleets have caused heavy losses to the main fleet of the German Navy's local fleet, and they are almost wiped out. Based on the results of this, they are undoubtedly in the position of winners. However, once the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft group launches an attack, they may have to suffer greater casualties.

When the order to prepare for the battle reached the ships, the entire US and British fleet became nervous. Some low-level sailors were even more shocked. Didn’t they say they wanted to win this naval battle before? Why did they reach the point of life and death in a blink of an eye? This became too fast, right?

However, the sailors who were already accustomed to obeying orders rushed to their posts as soon as possible and prepared to fight against powerful enemies.

Anti-aircraft guns have pointed to the sky, and as soon as the German carrier-based aircraft appear, they will take off immediately.

On the four independent class aircraft carriers, all the F4U fighters are ready for takeoff. The pilots have entered the cockpit and are on standby. As soon as the air search radar discovers the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft, they will take off immediately to intercept.

Although these pilots were very clear that once the German carrier-based aircraft fleet launched an attack, the fighter jets they escorted would likely tear them to pieces. However, at this point, they had no other way.

The first wave of carrier-based aircraft group of the US and British navies returned, and the fighter jets inside became priority for takeoff preparations. After all, at the beginning of the next battle, they had to take off immediately and fight in the front.

"Will the Germans come?" Admiral Ernestkin frowned on the aircraft carrier "Essex".

Judging from the current situation, he undoubtedly did not want the German Navy to launch a counterattack. Although the US and British fleets lost a large number of carrier-based aircraft in this naval battle, they almost wiped out a battleship formation of the German Navy, four main ships were sunk, three were severely damaged, and a large number of cruisers and destroyers were sunk. This was a rare victory for them. As long as the fleet could retreat safely to the local area, the lost carrier-based aircraft would soon be supplemented. At that time, they would have another chance to fight the German Navy.

However, the development of the situation is often not diverted by human will. The German Navy's carrier-based aircraft group has come to take revenge.

When the second wave of the carrier-based aircraft group of the US and British fleet completed the attack on the main fleet of the German Navy's local fleet and was preparing to return, the first wave of carrier-based aircraft taken off by the German Navy's local fleet aircraft carrier formation had already appeared in the air search radar of the US and British fleet.

"Woo!" A shrill alarm sounded over the fleet. All officers and soldiers of the entire fleet entered a state of war.

"How big are the Germans?" asked Admiral Ernestkin.

"General, the Germans dispatched at least four hundred carrier-based aircraft." Lieutenant General Halsey replied.

Admiral Ernestkin's face looked very ugly. Although the strength of the US and British fleets is very large, it is still a huge threat to them when attacked by more than 400 enemy carrier-based aircraft. If they are not careful, they will pay a heavy price. What's more, this time, the first wave of carrier-based aircraft of the German Navy may be the first wave of carrier-based aircraft. In the future, there will definitely be a second wave of carrier-based aircraft. At that time, their losses will be greater.

"Order the air defense fighter to take off so that they will intercept the German carrier-based aircraft group no matter what!" Admiral Ernestkin ordered.

"Yes, General." Lieutenant General Halsey nodded.

After receiving the order, the F4U fighter jets on the four independent class aircraft carriers immediately began to take off. Each of the independent class aircraft carriers took off 24 F4U fighter jets.

In addition, the remaining F4U fighters in the first wave of carrier-based aircraft group that returned were also ready for takeoff and began to takeoff to meet the enemy. This time, a total of 130 F4U fighters took off to fight the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft group. This is the greatest effort the US and British fleet can do.

"Order the fleet and enter air defense mode! Everyone sticks to their posts. If you want to return to the local area alive, you must resist the attack of the Germans!" Admiral Ernestkin said gritting his teeth.

He knew very well that it was now a time for life and death. If he could not withstand the attack of the German Navy's carrier-based aircraft group this time, the entire US and British fleet would probably pay a heavy price. By then, they would completely lose the war.

"Yes, General."

All the warships of the US and British fleets have been prepared for air defense. However, whether they can withstand the attack of the Germans is something that everyone has no idea.

"Prepare for the fight!"

When the carrier-based aircraft of both sides were about to encounter, the commanders of both sides issued orders.

The German carrier-based aircraft group had 144 escort fighters. All of them were carrier-based F-190 fighters, which had better performance than the US F4U fighter.

Under the command of the commander, 10 carrier-based fighter squadrons of the German Navy rushed towards more than 130 F4U fighter jets of the US and British Navy.

"Dongdongdongdongdong! Dadadada!"

The fierce air battle began immediately, and the fighters of both sides used aviation machine guns and cannons to fire at the other side.

For a time, fighter planes were constantly hit, caught fire, and fell to the sea.

Although the US and British naval carrier-based aircraft pilots worked very hard and were very brave. They were not scared by the German carrier-based aircraft. However, they were still in an unfavorable situation in air combat. In the first day of the first day of the two sides, the US and British naval lost far more carrier-based aircraft than the German carrier-based aircraft.
Chapter completed!