CV-17 Shandong (002 carrier) Thread I ...News, Views and operations

[SinoSoldier]

Well the Chinese military simply doesn't seem to put that much consistent effort into their PR material overall, that's nothing really new for us long term PLA watchers.

That is true. And then again, the Russians have been known to put J-10 photos in their air force posters and the Indians have put JF-17 pics on their navy ones.

 

[jobjed]

Second tug ready to help as more and more of 001A's butt extends into the bay.

Her nose exploded into confetti.

She's almost out!

More tugs are joining in.

 

[jobjed]

She's moving out fast!

Alternate angle

9:51 Beijing Time

9:59 Beijing Time

 

[superdog]

Her nose exploded into confetti.

Love that picture.

Congrats to the PLAN!

 

[Blackstone]

That is true. And then again, the Russians have been known to put J-10 photos in their air force posters and the Indians have put JF-17 pics on their navy ones.

It's bush league no matter who does it.

 

[jobjed]

She looks great

10:06 Beijing Time

Getting turned anti-clockwise

10:09 Beijing Time. Give this tug crew a raise, they're doing a marvelous job.

10:11 Beijing Time. Head on.

 

[mr.bean]

Rudolph Shandong the red-nosed reindeer carrier...

A pair of helium balloons lifting a dangling banner... hmm....

Sailors marching in for the ceremony (or rehearsal)

Police began patrolling the surrounding areas since yesterday

a glorious day for the PLAN. they got so much red stuff hanging it would make Zhang Yimou proud!

 

[jobjed]

Quick note: Follow the livestream posted by SinoSoldier if you're not already.

Nice hi-res.

10:25 Beijing Time. Getting parked pierside.

Higher res.

Closing onto pier.

10:31 Beijing Time. Basically pierside.

 

[Hendrik_2000]

Well at least she doesn't tip over wink wink cross the finger

 

[mr.bean]

Love that picture.

Congrats to the PLAN!

i think the entire city of Dalian is watching this