Chinese air force holds activities to celebrate its 75th anniversary

November 11 marks the 75th founding anniversary of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force. 

On this occasion, the PLA Air Force is organizing a series of celebration activities, including participating in the 15th Airshow China to present flight performance, static equipment display and themed military music performance, among others, according to Senior Colonel Xie Peng, spokesperson for the PLA Air Force.

The Air Force will send 36 types of equipment to the air show for flight performance and ground static display. The Bayi Aerobatic Team and Red Eagle Aerobatic Team as well as 26 aircraft of seven types, including the J-20 and J-16 fighter jets and the YY-20A, will perform.

The Red Eagle Aerobatic Team has brought nine JL-8 aircraft to the airshow, including eight performance aircraft and one backup aircraft. According to different weather conditions, the team has designed three sets of more than 20 aerobatic maneuvers for this year's show.

(All photos: Red Eagle Aerobatic Team completes its first adaptive training for Airshow China 2024 in Zhuhai City, south China's Guangdong Province, November 8, 2024. /CFP)