Video: Y-20B and YU-20 Take Off Successively! Latest Training Footage Released

Guarding the peace of the motherland, always ready for action. A certain unit of the Central Theater Command Air Force is equipped with the Y-20A, Y-20B, and Y-20 tanker aircraft. During the National Day holiday, they maintained a state of readiness, conducting multiple emergency mobilization drills with full elements.

In recent years, the Y-20 has regularly flown to distant seas, high plateaus, and abroad. Each time it receives orders to deploy and soar high, the bright red national flag on the tail of the aircraft represents the deepest faith of the officers and soldiers as they fly through the clouds and protect the mountains and rivers.

During the National Day holiday, at a certain airport of the Central Theater Command Air Force, accompanied by the roar of massive engines, fighter jets slid off the runway and took to the skies. In this multi-aircraft, full-element emergency mobilization drill, the Y-20A, Y-20B, and Y-20 tanker aircraft took turns to launch, thoroughly testing the unit's readiness for combat and operational capabilities across all domains, effectively enhancing their emergency response level. During the drill, an unexpected situation arose, but the mission crew remained calm. Under the leadership of Captain Gan Shutian, they coordinated efficiently and successfully resolved the airborne crisis.

As the fighter jets slid into their parking positions, the drill concluded successfully. Under the setting sun, the five-star red flag on the tail of the aircraft stood out prominently.

Captain Gan Shutian, a certain unit of the Central Theater Command Air Force: On this day of national celebration, our officers and soldiers are on standby. That splash of Chinese red on the wings constantly reminds us that as we fly the wings of a great nation, we bear the heavy responsibility of safeguarding national peace and the reunion of families, which requires us to hone our skills and be ready for deployment at any time.

For Captain Gan Shutian, these practical training exercises have long become the norm. Over the years, accompanied by the five-star red flag on the tail of the aircraft, Gan Shutian and his comrades have piloted the Y-20 across thousands of miles, extending the peaceful flight path of the great nation's air force to even broader areas.

Captain Gan Shutian, a certain unit of the Central Theater Command Air Force: I vividly remember a joint exercise with foreign forces. Because we were flying unfamiliar routes over distant seas, the weather conditions were quite complex, and there were foreign military aircraft accompanying us. Although we made thorough preparations, the mission still posed significant challenges. Ultimately, we successfully completed aerial refueling beyond the island chain, demonstrating the role of a force multiplier. I believe this not only showcased our determination and capability to maintain peace but also highlighted the responsibilities of the People's Air Force in this era.

The Kunpeng takes flight, and the mission is guaranteed to be accomplished. As a strategic, iconic, and leading piece of equipment for the People's Air Force, the Kunpeng Y-20 has become an important strategic delivery force for the country and a shining emblem of the Chinese Air Force. From welcoming the heroes of the Volunteer Army back to the country to appearing at international airshows, from participating in the 93rd National Day parade to international humanitarian rescue missions, Gan Shutian and his comrades aim to use the height of the Kunpeng soaring through the clouds to uphold a solid barrier for the peace of the motherland; transforming the speed of the Kunpeng on its mission into the warmth of safeguarding the people's well-being.

Behind the Kunpeng flying higher and farther, a group of young new pilots are rapidly growing. They inherit the faith passed down by their predecessors and fly in the same direction as the flag on the tail of the aircraft; adhering to the belief of serving the interests of the motherland and accomplishing the mission, they engrave their loyal flight paths in the blue sky.

Yang Ran, a certain unit of the Central Theater Command Air Force: The five-star red flag on the tail of the Kunpeng is not only our most distinctive symbol but also the spiritual coordinate guiding us to fulfill our mission. As a vanguard unit for strategic delivery, we will inherit the excellent traditions of loyalty to our mission, daring to fly and explore, and being strict and meticulous, continuing to strive and fly into battle, with the spirit of soaring high, protecting the prosperous China and safeguarding the warmth of every home.