China’s second aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, is expected to be operational by the end of this year. Photo: Sina
Chinese navy trains top guns to command expanding aircraft carrier fleet
- Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders
- They had to pass more than 10 assessments – from political thought to psychological testing – before they could join the programme
China’s second aircraft carrier, the Type 001A, is expected to be operational by the end of this year. Photo: Sina
