Liaoning aircraft carrier formation conducted far-sea drills to celebrate PLA navy’s 69th birthday
By Globaltimes.cn - 81.cn, Published: 2018-04-23 17:15:25
A J-15 fighter jet takes off from the Liaoning aircraft carrier. Nicknamed “Flying shark”, the J-15 is China's first generation multi-purpose carrier-borne fighter jet. Photo: 81.cn
Editor's Note:
April 23 marks the 69th anniversary of the founding of the PLA navy. The Liaoning aircraft carrier formation conducted far-sea trainings recently and sent birthday greetings to the PLA navy.

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