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Failed skydive! She was the first female J-10 pilot to die at the age of 30
The "Golden Peacock" in the Blue Sky: Yu Xu and the Rise of Chinese Power
On November 12, 2016, an ordinary autumn day was forever remembered because of the accidental death of a female pilot. Yu Xu, who was only 30 years old, China's first female J-10 fighter pilot, was tragically killed during a routine flight training, like a "golden peacock" with folded wings, and fell prematurely on the blue sky she loved.
Yu Xu's departure left people with endless regrets and remembrances. Her story also makes us begin to re-examine the unsung heroes behind the rise of China's power, as well as the hopes and dreams they carry.
From "backward" to "leading", the development of the Chinese Air Force is full of hardships and challenges. Once upon a time, our skies were wantonly trampled by other people's warplanes, and our pilots could only fly backward equipment to defend their homeland. The founding of the People's Republic of China has injected a powerful impetus into the development of the Chinese Air Force. Generations of aviation people, with the dream of a strong country and a strong army, have worked hard and worked hard, and finally enabled the Chinese Air Force to achieve a great leap from "chaser" to "parallelist" to "leader".
Yu Xu is a witness and participant in this great change. She enlisted in the army at the age of 19, and with her extraordinary talent and tenacity, she stood out from thousands of candidates and became the eighth batch of female flight cadets in China. She loves the blue sky, is eager to soar, and is more aware of her responsibilities and missions. She trained hard, constantly challenged herself, and finally piloted the J-10 fighter independently developed by the mainland to soar in the blue sky of the motherland.
On October 1, 2009, at the 60th anniversary of the National Day parade, 23-year-old Yu Xu flew a fighter plane over Tiananmen Square to be reviewed by the motherland and the people. At that moment, she was the most dazzling "golden peacock" in the blue sky, showing the confidence and demeanor of Chinese women to the world, and also demonstrating the strong strength of the Chinese Air Force.
Fate makes people, and God is jealous of talents. On November 12, 2016, Yu Xu suffered an accident during a flight training and unfortunately died. This news shocked the whole country and made countless people deplore it.
Yu Xu is gone, but her love for the blue sky, her dedication to flying, and her loyalty to the motherland will always remain in people's hearts. She is a monument in the history of the development of the Chinese Air Force and a microcosm of countless Chinese soldiers.
Today, when we look up at the blue sky and see the fighter planes roaring by, will we think of those heroes who silently dedicated themselves to the aerospace cause of the motherland? Do you think of the heroic "Golden Peacock"?
Yu Xu's story allows us to see the rise of China's power, and it also makes us cherish the hard-won peace even more. As witnesses and builders of the new era, we should inherit and carry forward the heroic spirit and work hard to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!
According to statistics, in recent years, the accident rate of the Chinese Air Force has been decreasing year by year, thanks to the continuous progress of continental aviation technology and the continuous improvement of the quality of pilots. Every accident is a wake-up call for us, reminding us to always tighten the string of safety.
Looking back at history, it is not difficult for us to find that every technological progress is accompanied by sacrifice and dedication. From "two bombs and one satellite" to manned spaceflight, from aircraft carriers to fifth-generation fighters, every breakthrough in China's science and technology embodies the painstaking efforts and sweat of countless scientific researchers and soldiers.
Yu Xu's sacrifice is a huge loss to the country and the people, but her spirit will inspire more young people to devote themselves to the cause of national defense and contribute to the realization of the Chinese dream and the dream of strengthening the army.
Resources:
Xinhua. (2016). J-10 female pilot Yu Xu sacrificed.
China Military Network. (2021). Salute! In those years, we chased the "blue sky pride".
Food for Thought:
In your opinion, what sustains a pilot like Yu Xu, risking his life to soar into the sky again and again?
How should we remember our heroes and pass on their spirits?
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