3,000 drones light up night sky to mark 77th anniversary of PLA Air Force
chinamil.com.cn published this report 13:07 UTC, 10 November 2026.
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China’s air force marks 77 years with anniversary events
China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force marked its 77th founding anniversary on Nov. 11, according to Xinhua and Big News Network.com. Xinhua framed the anniversary around modernization, while another Xinhua headline reported a flyover at the Great Wall. chinamil.com.cn reported that 3,000 drones formed a light show in Changchun on Nov. 9. globaltimes.cn described the force’s development and contribution to peace, but the reports provide few details about the anniversary events.
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