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Chapter 445
A month passed, and in the blink of an eye, it was November.
On the afternoon of the 15th, outside Changzhi City.
The afterglow of the setting sun shone on the newly built runway, bringing with it a hint of yellowish dust.
In the distance, the Eighth Route Army soldiers were still working hard, waving shovels and compacting the last piece of ground.
A simple hangar has been built. Although the mixed structure of wood and steel frame is simple, it is enough to shelter from wind and rain.
The barracks and command tower are also under intensive construction, and the construction site is a busy scene.
Outside the city, Zeng Jiwen, Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo stood on a high ground, looking from afar at the base that was about to become the Eighth Route Army's first field airport.
"I didn't expect that our Eighth Route Army would also have its own airport." Wang Zhuo said half-jokingly, but there was some excitement in his tone.
"Yes, in the past we watched enemy planes circling overhead, but we could do nothing about it."
Zhou Xi said with emotion, "Now, we also want to have our own air force."
Zeng Jiwen smiled slightly and said, "This runway will be the first step in our air supremacy in the future."
As they were talking, a jeep kicked up a cloud of dust and drove towards the three of them.
As soon as the car stopped, the door was pushed open and a middle-aged man in a leather jacket walked down quickly.
He took off his hat, revealing brown hair and deep blue eyes.
"Comrade Korolev!" Zeng Jiwen walked up quickly and shook hands tightly with the man.
Korolev, the senior military officer in charge of coordinating aid from the north, is also an expert in aviation.
His arrival meant that the northern support aircraft had begun to take action.
"Zeng~, the airport is well built."
Korolev spoke in fairly fluent Chinese.
"According to our plan, two hundred aircraft are already on the way, including one hundred fighters, seventy bombers, and thirty transport planes.
Soon, your air force will be operational."
Zhou Shi and Wang Zhuo looked at each other, excitement showing on their faces.
"We have already trained a group of pilots in the rear, and the ground crew are also working hard to train them."
Zhou Shi briefed Korolev on the situation.
"However, with so many aircraft, our command system and airport management still need to be improved. I'm afraid we'll need more guidance from your experts."
Korolev nodded and said, "This time, we are sending fifteen instructors with you. They will help you establish a complete airport management system."
In the distance, several soldiers were directing workers to build bunkers and hangars.
Outside the hangar, several trucks were unloading oil drums and spare parts.
Zeng Jiwen nodded with satisfaction and turned to Zhou Xi and Wang Zhuo.
"Looks like it's going to be busy here soon."
At this time, a low roar came from the distance.
Everyone looked up and saw several fighter planes crossing the sky in the sunset, like a group of soaring eagles.
"They're here!" Korolev showed a relieved smile on his face.
As the plane landed, the airport suddenly became busy.
The ground crew quickly stepped forward and guided the plane into the hangar. The pilots jumped out of the fighter planes one after another and communicated with each other about the flight situation.
A young officer in a flight suit strode over and saluted Zeng Jiwen and the others: "Secretary Zeng, Captain Fedorov of the China Aid Air Force reports to you!"
Zeng Jiwen returned the greeting solemnly: "Comrade Fedorov, welcome to China."
After finishing the work at the airport, Zeng Jiwen and his team began to prepare to inspect the conditions in various industrial areas of the base.
According to previous plans, there are currently three major industrial zones on the front line.
They are Changzhi, Yuncheng and Jincheng.
Changzhi, an important industrial city in southeastern Shanxi, is currently in the midst of intense production.
When we arrived at the factory, the machines were roaring and the air was filled with the smell of metal cutting and smelting.
This used to be a small arsenal, but now with assistance from the north, it has been expanded into a comprehensive military production base.