Sky Forge

Author: Wang Yubin
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: The clash between new equipment and old concepts, showcasing the pains and rise of the Air Force's leapfrog development. Love, new romance, and friendship, presenting the emotional journey of contemporary Chinese military personnel. "Forging Swords in the Sky" depicts the spirit of Air Force soldiers striving and advancing in the new military revolution. The television series "Forging Swords in the Sky" is adapted from the novel "Awakening," which won the "Five One Project Award," and is a joint military-themed production by the Air Force, China Central Television (CCTV), China Media Corporation, and Changchun Film Group. Set against the backdrop of the Air Force's transformation and leapfrog development, the series follows a story of training reforms by an aviation division equipped with the "Blue Shark" fighter jets, focusing on conflicts such as new equipment versus old concepts, improving combat effectiveness versus ensuring safety, and "training for show" versus "training for war." It reflects from multiple angles the Air Force's efforts to advance China's characteristic military revolution and strengthen military readiness, fully showcasing the strong sense of responsibility, mission, and fresh spirit of Air Force personnel in thinking about reform, enhancing qualities, and striving for victory. While highlighting the military revolution, the series also delicately portrays the sincere views on love, family, and friendship of contemporary military personnel. The book features numerous photographs of advanced fighter jets, with imposing postures and majestic. The vast sky, grand scenes, and a strong cast with distinct personalities, led by renowned Air Force actors such as Wu Jing'an, Yang Shuquan, Niu Li, Chen Jin, Wen Yujuan, Hu Yajie, Bai Zhide, Lin Yongjian, and Mao Hai, bring the story to life. Separations, life and death, love and hatred—this arduous journey of forging swords successfully interprets the heroic spirit and noble mission of Air Force soldiers in remaining vigilant in peace and soaring into the sky with swords, demonstrating an invincible presence.