Air Force One Returns to Beijing: Aviation Enthusiasts Anticipate
With President Trump's upcoming visit to China, 'Air Force One' will fly to Beijing for the first time in about nine years, exciting Chinese aviation enthusiasts. Many military transport aircraft have already arrived, and fans are reportedly preparing to photograph Air Force One's night landing.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei 12th) Beijing officially announced yesterday that US President Trump will visit China from the 13th to the 15th. The news not only stirred international public opinion but also reportedly ignited enthusiasm in China's aviation community, as this marks the return of the US presidential aircraft, Air Force One, to China after nearly nine years. Its rarity and viewing value are maximized.
Hong Kong's Sing Tao Daily reported today, adding that China's "group of aviation enthusiasts has long been agitated and ready," but this is not a "Western-worshipping, pro-American" mentality. Instead, in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts, Air Force One holds irreplaceable symbolism.
The report states that this modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet is like a "mobile White House," equipped with complete office, communication, and medical systems, top-notch defense equipment, and anti-jamming devices. It can be refueled in mid-air for long-duration flights, and its safety specifications and exclusive aura are incomparable to ordinary civilian aircraft and transport planes, making it a recognized top photographic target for aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
In fact, the report indicates that before Trump's visit to China, Beijing's airspace was already unusually lively. Since the first US military C-17 transport aircraft carrying advance materials for the visit landed on the 1st of this month, "viewing spots" around Beijing Capital Airport have been crowded with people from early morning every day. Large numbers of aviation enthusiasts have been stationed there to photograph, "counting planes every day," and publishing high-definition photos of US military aircraft on social media platforms.
An aviation photographer stated that from the 1st to the 11th, a total of 12 US military transport aircraft arrived in Beijing, a number that is extremely rare, truly a "feast for the eyes."
The report states that the US announced that Trump would arrive in Beijing late at night Beijing time. Unlike daytime photography, night landings require higher equipment and technical skills. For this, seasoned aviation enthusiasts have already made thorough preparations, organizing tripods, telephoto lenses, high-sensitivity equipment, and other professional night photography gear, ready to capture precious images of Air Force One's night landing in Beijing.
Some aviation enthusiasts predict that the airport area will be crowded with photographers this time, potentially setting a new record for the number of people viewing and photographing aircraft in Beijing in recent years. (Editors: Chou Hui-Ying / Chen Kai-Yu) 1150512
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(Central News Agency, Taipei 12th) Beijing officially announced yesterday that US President Trump will visit China from the 13th to the 15th. The news not only stirred international public opinion but also reportedly ignited enthusiasm in China's aviation community, as this marks the return of the US presidential aircraft, Air Force One, to China after nearly nine years. Its rarity and viewing value are maximized.
Hong Kong's Sing Tao Daily reported today, adding that China's "group of aviation enthusiasts has long been agitated and ready," but this is not a "Western-worshipping, pro-American" mentality. Instead, in the hearts of aviation enthusiasts, Air Force One holds irreplaceable symbolism.
The report states that this modified Boeing 747 jumbo jet is like a "mobile White House," equipped with complete office, communication, and medical systems, top-notch defense equipment, and anti-jamming devices. It can be refueled in mid-air for long-duration flights, and its safety specifications and exclusive aura are incomparable to ordinary civilian aircraft and transport planes, making it a recognized top photographic target for aviation enthusiasts worldwide.
In fact, the report indicates that before Trump's visit to China, Beijing's airspace was already unusually lively. Since the first US military C-17 transport aircraft carrying advance materials for the visit landed on the 1st of this month, "viewing spots" around Beijing Capital Airport have been crowded with people from early morning every day. Large numbers of aviation enthusiasts have been stationed there to photograph, "counting planes every day," and publishing high-definition photos of US military aircraft on social media platforms.
An aviation photographer stated that from the 1st to the 11th, a total of 12 US military transport aircraft arrived in Beijing, a number that is extremely rare, truly a "feast for the eyes."
The report states that the US announced that Trump would arrive in Beijing late at night Beijing time. Unlike daytime photography, night landings require higher equipment and technical skills. For this, seasoned aviation enthusiasts have already made thorough preparations, organizing tripods, telephoto lenses, high-sensitivity equipment, and other professional night photography gear, ready to capture precious images of Air Force One's night landing in Beijing.
Some aviation enthusiasts predict that the airport area will be crowded with photographers this time, potentially setting a new record for the number of people viewing and photographing aircraft in Beijing in recent years. (Editors: Chou Hui-Ying / Chen Kai-Yu) 1150512
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