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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
NANCHANG, November 4 (Xinhua) — The Russian aerobatic team "Russian Knights," consisting of six Su-35S fighter jets and one Su-30SM, performed at the Nanchang Airshow and Aviation Industry Exhibition, which was held from October 31 to November 2 in Nanchang, capital of Jiangxi Province, east China.
This was the first time the Russian Knights were invited to this event, which took place at the local Yaohu Airport. In the skies over Nanchang, the Russian pilots performed a series of complex and aerobatic maneuvers, including the "falling leaf" and "cobra," demonstrating the powerful maneuverability of heavy fighter jets.
In addition, on the sidelines of the event, the Russian Knights and China's first aerobatic team, Hongxing, made up of retired pilots, also held an exchange of views on aviation culture.
Pilots from the two countries had in-depth discussions on issues such as coordination and cooperation during complex formation flights, precise control of aerobatic maneuvers, and best practices in flight safety management.
"The participation of Chinese and foreign aerobatic teams, such as the Russian Knights, in this event demonstrates the profound exchange and integration of aviation cultures across different countries," said Hu Yanchun, head of the Hongxing Aerobatic Team.
As a reminder, the Russian Knights have traditionally enjoyed immense popularity among Chinese aviation enthusiasts. Last year, after eight years, they again participated in the China International Aviation and Space Show (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, southern China, not only captivating the air show attendees but also generating a strong response on Chinese social media. -0-
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