Flying to the New China: A Record of Nationalist Pilots' Aircraft Mutinies Before and After the Founding of the Republic

Author: Xiao Bangzhen
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book tells the story of Nationalist Air Force pilots who defected, reflecting the mid-20th century when a group of young Chinese in their 20s, feeling the national weakness and foreign oppression, pursued the noble dream of "seeking aviation for the nation" as advocated by Sun Yat-sen. They studied in the United States, trained as pilots, and returned to fight against Japanese aggression. Many of them read progressive publications abroad, learned about the Communist Party and the liberated areas, and, upon returning, sought the Communist Party with the code word "mother" to join the revolution in the liberated areas. When the Nationalists launched the civil war, these young people defected without hesitation, dedicating themselves to building a new China. Many of them had the privilege of experiencing multiple "" during the early days of the People's Air Force. The material in this book comes from the recollections of those who defected, accompanied by over 80 precious historical photographs and some handwritten notes from the participants, making it authentic, vivid, and touching!