"Report!"
As the communications officer approached, Zhou Yongtao turned to meet him, and, before Bai Zhizhan could get there, grabbed the newly received telegram.
It was the battle report from the lead aircraft.
The attack was a complete success, having sunk the "Fengxiang" and heavily damaged the "Longxiang," which they judged to be sinking rapidly by visual inspection.
Normally, this meant the "Longxiang" had begun to sink before the plane group returned, but it hadn't completely submerged yet.
Additionally, the attack aircraft group had already begun to retreat to the southwest according to the plan.
Not flying towards Zu Island, but turning southeast after leaving the combat area.
Since the flight was too far, it wasn't guaranteed they could rendezvous with the fleet, so the plane group was flying at cruising speed, with an expected return time of two hours.
It was now eleven forty-five.
