Others show their swords, I show my missiles!

The air battle ended at dusk.

Seeing the Russian Manrek aircraft fleeing in panic and withdrawing from the battlefield, our J-41A pilots breathed a sigh of relief.

The mission was successfully completed.

However, they faced a more difficult challenge: how to fly the plane back in the absence of ground guidance and air navigation.

The Anti-Japanese Command was very excited when they learned that the manned air force had won its first battle.

At this moment, the atmosphere in the Anti-Japanese Headquarters was tense and full of expectation. Everyone's eyes were focused on the red communicator, waiting for a direct dialogue with the heroes in the air.

"Beep, beep, beep--" the familiar waiting tone came from the communicator. Every tone was like a drumbeat hitting everyone's heartstrings. Finally, the steady and powerful voice of Captain Li Feng came from the other end:

"Reporting to the commander-in-chief, Air Force Li Feng, the mission is completed, please give instructions."

The corners of the Anti-Japanese Commander's mouth rose unconsciously. He took a deep breath and pressed the call button. His voice was filled with pride and relief that were difficult to conceal:

"Captain Li Feng, this is the Anti-Japanese Headquarters, and I am the commander-in-chief. Your performance has exceeded everyone's expectations, and it is not an exaggeration to describe it as 'astonishing'. Tell me, how do you feel at this moment?"

Captain Li Feng sat in the cockpit of the fifth-generation aircraft, looking at the battlefield gradually receding through the transparent canopy, feeling mixed emotions.

He closed his eyes slightly, feeling the glory and pride of the victor, and then spoke with a barely perceptible tremor in his voice:

“Commander-in-chief, to be honest, my feelings at the moment are hard to describe.

From being unfamiliar with the fifth-generation aircraft at first to being able to fly it into the sky and defend our homeland, it all seems like a dream.

But this encounter with the enemy aircraft has made me more convinced that we have the ability and determination to completely drive the enemy out of our skies."

Upon hearing this, the commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese Division had a glimmer of admiration in his eyes:

"Captain Li Feng, we have all seen your growth and transformation.

This actual combat is not only a test of your flying skills, but also a test of your will and beliefs.

You have proved with your actions that our air force is no longer a weak link that can be bullied by others, but an eagle that can protect the sky. "

Captain Li Feng felt a warm current in his heart. He knew that this honor belonged not only to him, but also to the entire team, and to everyone who worked silently behind the scenes to provide them with technical support and logistical guarantees:

"Commander-in-chief, this honor belongs to all of us.

In actual combat, we also found many problems, such as communication delays, room for pilot skill improvement, and improvement of the ground support system... But please believe that every battle is a valuable learning opportunity, and we will continue to sum up experience, improve ourselves, and ensure that we will be more impeccable in future battles."

The commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese Division spoke with a firm voice:

"Captain Li Feng, I admire your attitude. Remember, victory is never achieved overnight. It requires us to learn from failure and remain humble in success.

The Anti-Japanese Army will fully support your subsequent development, whether it is equipment upgrades, training enhancement, or tactical research, we will go all out.

I hope you will continue to write glorious chapters for the Air Force on future battlefields."

At the end of the call, what the two conveyed to each other was not only the joy of victory, but also the expectations and commitments for the future.

Captain Li Feng looked into the distance, and an unprecedented fighting spirit and faith ignited in his heart:

"Commander-in-chief, please rest assured that the Air Force will live up to everyone's expectations and protect this blue sky until the last moment of the war."

There was a warm applause in the Anti-Japanese War Headquarters, which was a tribute to the air force heroes and a firm belief in future victory.

Under this sky baptized by war, a new era is quietly beginning.

"Captain Li Feng, you have worked hard! Please lead the team back immediately. We have already prepared for your landing at Taiyuan Airport."

The voice of the anti-Japanese commander-in-chief came through the communicator, with a bit of urgency and expectation.

However, there was silence on the other end of the communicator for a while, and then Captain Li Feng's slightly heavy voice came:

"Commander-in-chief, we...we are lost."

"What? Lost?" There was a hint of surprise in the voice of the commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese Headquarters.

Captain Li Feng nodded. Although the commander-in-chief of the Anti-Japanese Division couldn't see it, he still subconsciously made this move:

"Yes, Commander. Due to the lack of ground guidance and air navigation, we lost our way in the battle. Now it is getting dark, and it is difficult for us to find the exact route back to Taiyuan Airport."

The Anti-Japanese Headquarters suddenly fell into silence.

Everyone understands what this means.

In the absence of ground support, the journey back home for the air force heroes will be extremely difficult.

It was not until several years later that the Air Force discovered a hidden feature of the J-41A fighter: AI intelligent driving.

The advanced AI system can record its own flight trajectory, so it will have no problem returning along the original route even without any help from the ground.

However, because this type of fighter was too advanced and there was no general concept of AI at the time, even top pilots like Li Feng did not know that his fighter had such a useful function.

The commander-in-chief instructed:

"Li Feng, you can find a place to land nearby, such as the Zhengding Airport that was originally occupied by the Japanese pirates. It has been captured by our armored 1st column and is temporarily safe."

Hearing this, Li Feng felt relieved, but then his brows furrowed again.

He knew very well that although Zhengding Airport had changed hands, the battlefield was unpredictable and the condition of the airport runway was unknown, so it was still unknown whether he could land safely.

He stared through the cockpit glass at the land below that had been ravaged by war, and made some calculations in his mind.

Given Fan Yingming's behavior, he would never use a gun if a problem could be solved with a cannon.

I think the flatness of this airport runway is probably not as good as that of ordinary farmland.

Li Feng sighed and said in a deep voice:

“The situation is unclear, the airport runway may be severely damaged.

Although the J-41A has excellent performance, it has high requirements for the runway when landing.

If the runway conditions are not up to standard and we are not well trained, the consequences will be disastrous.”

Li Feng reported his thoughts truthfully.

Inside the company, everyone was silent, struggling to think of a solution.

At this moment, a firm voice broke the silence:

"Commander-in-chief, we can't let the heroes drift in the air! We must find a way to provide them with guidance and let them fly back to Taiyuan!"

The speaker was a senior commander of the Anti-Japanese Headquarters.

He knew very well that at this moment, every decision could affect the safety of the air force heroes.

"Tell me what you think!"

"We can immediately notify the soldiers and civilians in the liberated areas and ask them to light bonfires and form arrow shapes pointing to Taiyuan to provide guidance for the air force heroes!"

The commander-in-chief was overjoyed when he heard this and immediately issued an order.

As the order was quickly transmitted to various liberated areas, for a time, the liberated areas in Shanxi Province and parts of Hebei Province, and even the areas that had not yet been liberated, were all caught up in a bustle of activity.

The soldiers and civilians took action and lit a number of blazing bonfires.

These bonfires flickered with warm and firm light in the night. They not only illuminated the night sky, but also illuminated the return journey of the air force heroes.

However, this action also comes with huge risks.

The reactionary forces have been secretly watching the movements in the liberated areas, and these bonfires will undoubtedly expose their whereabouts.

But even so, the soldiers and civilians chose to light the bonfire without hesitation.

Because they know that this is for the safety of the air force heroes and for the peace and tranquility of this land.

"For the air force heroes, we'll risk our lives!" an old village chief shouted, waving the torch in his hand.

"Yes! We are not afraid of them! We have the People's Liberation Army as our backing!" The villagers responded one after another, raising the torches in their hands higher and higher.

With the joint efforts of the military and civilians in the liberated areas, thousands of bonfires burned in the night sky.

They formed arrows pointing towards Taiyuan.

The closer you get to Taiyuan, the more precise the direction becomes.

These arrows shine brightly in the night, like the brightest stars in the night sky.

Of course, the Japanese spies and secret agents soon learned the purpose of lighting the bonfire.

It is impossible to keep such a large operation secret.

So they also lit a bonfire and deliberately deviated from the direction.

But they are only a minority after all, and our Air Force will inevitably follow the guidance of the majority of campfires.

On the contrary, these special bonfires exposed their whereabouts and were seized by the security department of our liberated areas.

Captain Li Feng and his comrades, having learned of the Anti-Japanese Headquarters' deployment, were also trying to find the lights of these bonfires in the air.

They knew that these lights were their hope of returning home.

"Look! There is light in front of the left!" Xiao Zhang suddenly shouted.

Li Feng looked in the direction Xiao Zhang pointed out, and sure enough, he saw rows of flickering bonfires.

He was delighted and quickly steered the plane in that direction.

Along the way, they saw countless bonfires.

These bonfires not only illuminated their flight paths, but also illuminated their hearts.

They knew that behind these bonfires were the firm beliefs and selfless dedication of countless soldiers and civilians in the liberated areas, forged with their lives and blood.

Finally, guided by the bonfire, they saw the brightly lit Taiyuan Airport.

At that moment, an indescribable excitement and pride surged in their hearts.

They knew that they were finally home!

The plane slowly landed on the runway, and Li Feng and his comrades walked out of the cabin.

They saw countless familiar faces and expectant eyes.

These faces are filled with smiles, respect, and endless care and warmth.

"You have worked hard!"

Liu Yalong, commander-in-chief of the 1st Air Force Corps, walked up and shook Li Feng's hand tightly.

Tears sparkled in his eyes, which showed his endless admiration and gratitude for the air force heroes.

Li Feng smiled and shook his head: "It's not hard! For the peace and tranquility of this land, everything is worth it!"

That night, Taiyuan Airport was brightly lit.

Countless lights illuminate the heroes' way home.

And those bonfires, burning in the night sky, seemed to be telling a story about courage, wisdom and unity.

This story will inspire more people to fight and sacrifice for the peace and tranquility of this land.

Although the air battle is over, the legend of the heroes has just begun.

In the following days, Li Feng and his comrades continued to fly the J-41A fighter jets in the sky.

They continue to accept new challenges and create new glories.

And every flight and every battle made them more convinced:

They have the ability and determination to completely drive the enemy out of this sky!