"Order Received, Ascend! A Certain Unit of the Eastern Theater Air Force Organizes Combat Readiness Drills"

“The higher-ups ordered me to form a dual aircraft formation

and immediately advance to the XX airspace......”

Recently, a certain unit of the Eastern Theater Command Air Force

organized a combat readiness mobilization drill

in response to a sudden report of enemy activity at sea

The combat alert was immediately sounded

The airfield was bustling with activity——

The officers and soldiers had clear divisions of labor and each performed their duties

One aircraft after another completed test flights

The pilots quickly entered the cockpit

The maintenance personnel worked hard to prepare for combat deployment

In no time, command and coordination information flowed rapidly

The roar of fighter jets was incessant

Receiving the order, taking off

Combat takeoff, aerial confrontation

Drawing swords in the vast sky, engaging in battles in the clouds

Scenes of intense and fierce combat

Sketch the heroic posture of the officers and soldiers advancing on the battlefield

Patrolling the skies and seas, wielding swords for the nation

Every flight path is a vivid portrayal of the officers and soldiers faithfully fulfilling their mission

All embody a steadfast will to strengthen the military

The officers and soldiers said:

“On the journey across sea and sky, the flight paths are boundless,

As long as the motherland needs us, we will resolutely complete the mission!”

High-intensity combat readiness duty

Realistic training in complex environments

Is their norm

Intensive practice on the ground, precise flying in the air

To maximize the efficiency of aircraft deployment

The officers and soldiers moved their dormitories next to the airfield

Greatly shortening the preparation time for deployment

Ensuring that they do not “drop the ball” at critical moments

Ready to strike at any moment upon command

Guarding the motherland's vast maritime territory

Not for fame or profit, but for victoryWhen one family is not complete, all families are complete

When the national flag and military flag frame the sea and sky they protect

Walking alongside the countless lights of homes below

This peace and tranquility is the greatest honor for every soldier

The officers and soldiers of this unit always stand firm at their posts

Writing the solemn vow of “The sky and space are under my watch, please rest assured, motherland”

Across the vast sea and sky

Next, this unit will continue

To explore new fields

Open up new flight paths

Hone new skills

Benchmark against difficult challenges to refine elite troops

Aiming for joint operations to win

Continuing to soar on the journey of strengthening the military

Air Force aviation troops, always ready for battle

(Text: Wang Weikang, Wang Han, Hu Xiangxiang; Photos: Li Dexin, Chen Jiangxu, Wang Kaijie)