Chinese air demonstration teams take part at opening ceremony of Aviadarts

The Red Falcon air demonstration team which operates Hongdu JL-8 light attack aircraft and Sky Wing air demonstration which operates Nanchang CJ-6 basic trainer were taken part at the opening ceremony of the Aviadarts competition in China.

The Aviadarts contest is part of the 2017 International Army Games which are held between July 29 and August 12. Taking part in Aviadarts are crews of fighter jets, bombers, reconnaissance planes, fighter bombers and transport aircraft as well as attack and transport helicopters.

This year, the Aviadarts event is for the first time being held on Chinese territory. The program includes eight nominations, including complicated piloting, navigation, shooting and special assignments for various branches of aviation.

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Hongdu JL-8 light attack aircraft of Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team
Hongdu JL-8 light attack aircraft of Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team
Nanchang CJ-6 of Sky Wing air demonstration team
Nanchang CJ-6 of Sky Wing air demonstration team

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