The Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team of the Chinese air force arrived in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province on Wednesday to perform stunts at the upcoming 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or China Airshow.
The airshow will take place from Nov 12 to 17, which has attracted 1,022 companies from 47 countries and regions. Russia, France, the United States, Saudi Arabia and Italy will participate in the biennial aerospace trade show in groups.
As an export-oriented international event, the air show offers a rare venue to observe China's military aircraft up close, especially the newest models.
Nine home-grown JL-8 aircraft of the demonstration team arrived at Zhuhai for the event, comprised of eight performance aircraft and one backup aircraft.
After the formation arrived in Zhuhai, they circled over the city for a few rounds before landing steadily one by one. The pilots received a brief welcome ceremony on the spot, and then the ground staff conducted inspections on the aircraft.
At the air show this year, the Red Falcon will present wonderful performances together with the air force's Bayi (August 1) aerobatic team and the Russian Knights aerobatic demonstration team of the Russian Air Force.
Established in 2011, the Red Falcon is made up of outstanding flight instructors from the Aviation University of the Air Force.
The aerobatic team has fascinated the audience with stunning performances at multiple events. Apart from the previous sessions of China Airshow, they also participated in activities celebrating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.
China's Red Falcon air demonstration team arrives for Zhuhai airshow
China's Red Falcon air demonstration team arrives for Zhuhai airshow
China's Red Falcon air demonstration team arrives for Zhuhai airshow
