China Holds Grand V-Day Military Parade

Yi Shen

China Holds Grand V-Day Military Parade

China, on Sep.3, held a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

An aerial formation in the shape of “80” flew over Beijing Railway Station during the parade. (Photos are all from CNS)

trainer aircraft — A formation of trainer aircraft undergoes inspection.

V day parade — The national flag guard escorts the Five-Star Red Flag to the flag-raising area at Tiananmen Square.

China V day parade — A militia formation marches through Tiananmen Square.

The second nuclear missile unit, carrying DF-5C liquid-fueled intercontinental strategic missiles, drives through Tian’anmen Square.

The naval air-defence formation with the LY-1 shipborne laser weapon is on the parade.

The unmanned aerial combat formation is passing Tiananmen Square.

The first nuclear missile formation, featuring the DF-31 new land-based intercontinental missile, is on the parade.

V day parade — The aerial flag-bearing formation flies over the Temple of Heaven.

Beijing residents watch the aerial flag escort formation fly over.

China Vday parad — Residents look up as an aerial squadron soars over a hutong.

aerial refueling aircraft — A formation of aerial refuelling aircraft.

Doves and balloons were released at the ceremony to commemorate the anniversary.

Written by Yi Shen.

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