A number of the PLA’s Y-9 transport aircraft conducted a drill over the South China Sea. Photo: WeiboA number of the PLA’s Y-9 transport aircraft conducted a drill over the South China Sea. Photo: Weibo
A number of the PLA’s Y-9 transport aircraft conducted a drill over the South China Sea. Photo: Weibo
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Combat ready: Chinese air force puts new Y-9 transport planes through paces in South China Sea drill

Air force exercise tests pilots, equipment and integration of military commands

Topic |   China’s military
Sidney Leng
Sidney Leng

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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A number of the PLA’s Y-9 transport aircraft conducted a drill over the South China Sea. Photo: WeiboA number of the PLA’s Y-9 transport aircraft conducted a drill over the South China Sea. Photo: Weibo
A number of the PLA’s Y-9 transport aircraft conducted a drill over the South China Sea. Photo: Weibo
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