A KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft attached to the PLA Air Force sits on the tarmac at night. Photo:China Military

Three Y-20 aircraft attached to the PLA Air Force fly in formation. Photo:China Military

A KJ-500 Airborne Early Warning (AEW) aircraft attached to the PLA Air Force heads back to the airport. Photo:China Military

An aircraft flies through dense clouds under the setting sun. Photo:China Military

Y-20 transport aircraft participate in a close formation taxi known as "elephant walk" on the runway. Photo:China Military

A Y-20 transport aircraft releases decoy flares. Photo:China Military

Two Y-20 transport aircraft perform parallel flying. Photo:China Military

An H-6K bomber takes off. Photo:China Military