Pretoria, South Africa - September 21, 2024

China's self-developed large transport aircraft Y-20 delivered a stunning performance at the 12th Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo in Pretoria, South Africa, on Saturday, the event's public open day.

The Y-20 aircraft of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force impressed visitors with five aerobatic maneuvers during its 12-minute performance at Waterkloof Air Force Base.

The AAD expo, held from Sept 18 to 22, showcased military equipment, police equipment, civil aviation technology, as well as humanitarian rescue and disaster management tools.

Held biennially, the AAD is Africa's only aerospace and defense expo that combines both a trade exhibition and an air show.

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Pretoria, South Africa - Sept 21, 2024:
1. China's Y-20 aircraft at Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo;
2. Visitors posing for photos with Y-20;
3. Various of Y-20 taking off, flying, landing; visitors;
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Phiti Mosomane, visitor (partially overlaid with shot 5):
"One of the highlights of the show was the Chinese aircraft. I think it's a unique experience to to see these things live.";
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5. Y-20 giving performance;
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6. SOUNDBITE (English) Veronica Gama, visitor:
"This is my first time being here. Yeah, the Chinese flight was, it's very beautiful. The color, I love the color, and it's very beautiful. It's just a learning experience to see how they operate the flights and all that. But yes, it's a very nice experience.";
7. Various of Y-20 flying;
8. Various of other aircraft performing.

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