J-15 fighters aboard China's Liaoning aircraft carrier conduct a drill in the South China Sea. REUTERS/Stringer
SCMP: Chinese navy trains top guns to command expanding aircraft carrier fleet
* Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders
* They had to pass more than 10 assessments – from political thought to psychological testing – before they could join the programme
The Chinese navy is training fighter pilots experienced in carrier-borne operations to command and manage its warships as it seeks to expand its global naval power.
Its best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons – including some qualified to fly fighter jets during both daytime and at night – were sent to a naval academy for warship combat and command training late last month, PLA Daily reported on Monday.
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WNU Editor: China may soon have 4 aircraft carriers, but they still need the personnel to command it. That is going to take a lot of time.
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