Chinese Military Helicopters Spotted Flying in the Shape of '100'


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Chinese military helicopters and fighter jets have been spotted flying in neat formations above the skies of northern China in likely preparations for this summer's Communist Party anniversary. Officials planning the milestone event marking 100 years since the party's founding previously announced there would not be a traditional military parade at the ceremony kicking off in Beijing on July 1. However, an image captured by a social media user in the city of Baoding, in the central Hebei province, showed 29 military helicopters flying at low altitude and forming the number "100"—an apparent reference to the upcoming centennial. The picture...