"If one day I am needed on the front line, I will be the first aircraft there."
For Captain Zhang Peng, that's more than a statement. It’s a commitment.
A decade ago, he was among the first PLA Air Force pilots selected to operate the Y-20, China’s largest domestically built strategic transport aircraft.
Since then, he has flown missions ranging from long-range transport to delivering humanitarian aid, including transporting rescue teams and supplies to earthquake-hit Myanmar in 2025.
Today, his role extends beyond the cockpit. As a flight instructor, Zhang is helping train the next generation of Y-20 pilots, passing on flying skills and the responsibility that comes with wearing the uniform.
"When the nation calls, they should be ready to take off immediately and turn from pilots into warriors."
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