Now THIS is a GREAT picture! Long awaited.
There are six J-15s top side (one just taking off), but there is a seventh that you can just see on the forward elevator. Also, a Z-18 helo back towards the back end of the angled deck, and a Ka-27 helo on the forward part of the angled deck. Nice.
As we predicted, they are exercising more aircraft on the carrier. I am sure we will see eight at some point this year now...if not more.
So,
SEVEN J-15s confirmed aboard the Liaoning at once now. Outstanding!