Two exceptional PLAAF aerobatics team that you’ve never heard of

Officially, the August 1st is the aerobatic demonstration team of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Tasked with performing at local and international airshows, the August 1st is considered the flying ambassadors of the PLAAF. However, there are two more aerobatic teams that seldom get coverage from the media outside China as they only perform at Changchu, Jilin province.

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Snowbirds won’t be flying at Wings Over Waukegan airshow

The Canadian Snowbirds aerobatic team will not be performing at the Wings Over Waukegan airshow as the organizers failed to get permission from residents around Waukegan National Airport to setup a buffer zone.

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By John Davies – CYOW Airport Watch [GFDL 1.2 or GFDL 1.2], via Wikimedia Commons

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