World · East Asia & Pacific · 12 hrs ago
Eight-aircraft team marks 77 years of China's air force with Changchun flyover
The Red Eagles team flew over Changchun with eight aircraft on November 9 to mark the 77th anniversary of China's air force.
The team, part of the Air Force Aviation University, performed three formations and left red, yellow and blue smoke trails.
The university is based in Changchun, a city with a long history of training China's aviation personnel.
The Red Eagles were formed in 2011 and have taken part in 11 consecutive air force open days and Changchun air shows.
The anniversary flyover was part of a wider aviation culture program organized by the city, with events including powered-paraglider displays, drone lights and fireworks.
Visitors can also try activities about pilot training, view general aviation aircraft and meet retired air force pilots.
An eight-aircraft team from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force Aviation University flew over Changchun on November 9 to mark the air force’s 77th anniversary.
The Red Falcon aerobatic team made three passes over Changchun Blue Sky Park.
It changed formations and left red, yellow and blue smoke trails.
The team was established in March 2011 and has taken part in 11 consecutive air force aviation open activities and Changchun air shows.
Aviation-themed events in Changchun were also scheduled to begin that day.
- Who
- The Red Falcon aerobatic team from the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force Aviation University.
- What
- An eight-aircraft flyover marking the air force’s 77th anniversary.
- When
- November 9, 2026; the flyover took place at about 10 a.m.
- Where
- Changchun Blue Sky Park in Changchun, China.
- Why
- To celebrate the 77th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force.
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The Northeast Democratic United Army Aviation School, predecessor of the Air Force Aviation University, was established.
The Red Falcon aerobatic team was established.
The team made three formation passes over Changchun Blue Sky Park.
Changchun’s aviation culture activities were scheduled to begin.
- Aircraft
- Eight
- Flyover location
- Changchun Blue Sky Park
- Anniversary
- 77th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force
- Team established
- March 2011
- Formations
- Red Falcon, War Eagle and Sharp Sword