Air show marks PLA Air Force's 60th Anniversary

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China's People's Liberation Army's Air Force has staged an air show in Beijing. The Air Force's aerobatic team and paratroopers put on a dazzling aerial display amid clear skies. CCTV reporter takes a look at the much-anticipated event marking the 60th anniversary of the founding of the PLA Air Force.

The PLA Air Force displayed an array of spectacular maneuvers in a showcase of China's defensive might.

Sunday's air show was conducted by two types of fighter jets - the J-7 and J-10.

The air show was also a farewell for six J-7GB fighter jets, which are due to be retired.

J-7 fighter jets have been a part of the PLA air force's arsenal for 15 years. Third generation J-7's will replace the retiring fleet.

Most of the pilots performing on Sunday participated in the fly-over during the National Day parade on October the 1st.

The pilots have all been undergoing rigorous training over the past three months, especially for those flying the newly-equipped J-10s.

Four J-10s made their aerobatic debut at the air show.

The domestically-produced jets are products of China's drive towards innovation.