Multiple Models, Day and Night, High Intensity... Eagle Strike at Sea and Air!
Text, Images | Cheng Hao, Liu Zhenyu, Wang Haojing, Yuan Haiyang
Recently
the naval aviation troops of the Eastern Theater Command
organized multi-type, cross-day-and-night, high-intensity flight training
to hone the troops' all-weather combat capability
under complex maritime conditions
▲ Maintenance personnel preparing for flight.
In the early morning
with the command issued
the first batch of fighter jets taxied and took off
to rapidly maneuver towards the target sea area
▲ Pilots conducting pre-takeoff equipment adjustments.
Inside the cockpit
the operational personnel closely monitored various signals
real-time interpreting hydrological information
and conducting training such as buoy deployment and target search
in a complex environment
▲ Fighter jets taking off.
Below the sea surface
multiple batches of false signals appeared in succession
sonar positions interpreted one by one
identifying signal characteristics
the tactical commander adjusted the search plan
after multiple rounds of signal identification
the crew successfully locked onto the underwater target
▲ Personnel analyzing target information.
Adjusting altitude, aligning with the runway, and landing smoothly
the fighter jets that completed the training objectives
returned to base one after another as dusk fell
ground maintenance personnel immediately moved out
to carry out fuel replenishment, equipment checks, and other tasks
▲ Fighter jets returning.
▲ Maintenance personnel conducting post-flight checks.
After a brief refueling
the fighter jets took off again
to complete training objectives
such as instrument landings and night flying
in the dark
▲ Maintenance personnel guiding the fighter jets for takeoff.
In the deep night
another batch of fighter jets completed their training objectives and returned to land
after disembarking from the aircraft
the participating personnel summarized
the shortcomings and weaknesses exposed during the training
to provide a basis for the next phase of remedial training
▲ Guiding the fighter jets back to the parking position.
▲ Night maintenance operations.
The Naval Aviation Unit of the Eastern Theater Command conducted high-intensity flight training exercises recently, focusing on all-weather operations and complex sea conditions. Multiple aircraft participated in day-and-night training, including target search and buoy deployment. Maintenance crews ensured operational readiness through thorough pre- and post-flight checks, while training outcomes identified areas for improvement.
- Naval Aviation Unit conducted multi-type, day-and-night flight training.
- Training included complex sea conditions and all-weather operations.
- Aircraft successfully completed various training objectives, including target search and buoy deployment.
- Maintenance crews performed pre- and post-flight checks and refueling operations.
- Training highlighted areas for improvement for future exercises.