The aviation-themed TV series "Chasing Dreams and Blue Skies" continues to be popular.
The relationship between Qin Tian (Zhang Bo), the first generation of pilots in New China, and Yan Qing (Xu Xiaosa) has a twist and turn, and it seems that it is difficult for lovers to become dependents, and in the latest episode, the two chose to break up!
In the play, the heroic Yan Qing is the representative of the first generation of female pilots in New China.
On March 8, 1952, the first batch of female pilots in New China held a grand take-off celebration in Beijing.
Fourteen female pilots, with an average age of less than 20, flew through Tiananmen Square. At this time, the streets of Beijing were crowded, and people rushed to the streets to wave and cheer to the 6 planes that flew through the air.
Of the six planes, the first captain to lead a team over Tiananmen Square was named Zhou Yingzhi. Later, when Chairman Mao received them, she also explained the flight operation to Chairman Mao.
Glorious choice
In 1931, Zhou Yingzhi was born in Maotang Village, Xiangtan, Hunan. At the age of 15, she left her hometown and was admitted to Changsha Hanguang Girls' High School.
Here, she was influenced by the revolution, joined the Changsha Students' Federation, became the president of the school students' union, and often organized her classmates to participate in patriotic activities such as strikes and demonstrations.
In the autumn of 1950, Zhou Yingzhi, who had just finished his third year of high school, received three admission letters from Beijing Yenching University, the Northwest Literary and Labor Troupe, and enlistment.
At the age of 19, she was faced with three different life paths. Zhou Yingzhi did not hesitate, and resolutely chose to enlist in the army and become an air force. Because, in her heart, being a soldier is the most glorious life wish.
At the beginning of 1951, the Party Central Committee and the Central Military Commission decided to train the first batch of female pilots for New China. Fortunately, Zhou Yingzhi became one of the first female pilots.
Zhou Yingzhi and her comrades-in-arms only took 7 months to overcome one difficulty after another, mastering all the flying skills, graduating from school, and no one was left behind.
Take-off ceremony
March 8, 1952, was a day that Zhou Yingzhi would never forget.
On this day, Commander-in-Chief Zhu De and other central leaders, women representatives from all walks of life in the capital, ambassadors of more than 50 envoys in China, their wives, and more than 7,000 Chinese and foreign journalists came to the airport in the western suburbs of Beijing to attend the take-off ceremony of the first generation of female pilots in New China.
Before taking off, some instructors offered to get on the plane to escort them. Zhou Yingzhi was the first to stand up against it: If you go up, others will think that your gay men flew. Whoever dares to go up is locked in the toilet.
At 11:45, with the three red signal flares lifting off, Zhou Yingzhi piloted the first plane off the tarmac and slowly slid towards the runway.
The flight routes of this performance are: Xijiao Airport - Fengtai - Yangcun - Tongxian - Tiananmen - Fengtai - Xijiao Airport.
At 12:15, in a cheer, Zhou Yingzhi's No. 1 machine rose from the ground and went straight up into the sky.
Mao Zedong, who was holding a meeting in Zhongnanhai, also walked out of his office at this time and happily said to the others present: The little girl is not simple, and she flies so high!
At 13:10, the Li-2 transport plane piloted by Zhou Yingzhi appeared on time over Tiananmen Square.
On the plane, she looked down, only to see that the square was crowded with people, and the bunting flags were flying, becoming an ocean of joy. A sense of pride that had never been felt before sprang up in Zhou Yingzhi's heart.
At 13:20, 6 planes returned to the airport one after another, and all landed smoothly. The take-off ceremony was successful.
At the group photo, Deng Yingchao, vice chairman of the All-China Women's Federation, asked everyone: Who was the first to take off just now?
Zhou Yingzhi replied excitedly: Report! I!
Sister Deng patted her shoulder and encouraged: What male comrades can do, we female comrades will certainly be able to do.
Cordial reception
On March 24, 1952, Yu Xihe, who was in charge of organizing and directing the parade flight, and deputy regimental commander came to the female pilot's dormitory and announced to them that Chairman Mao Zedong, Vice Chairman Liu Shaoqi and Premier Zhou Enlai would receive all female aviation personnel in Zhongnanhai.
At 1 p.m., Commander Liu Yalou led everyone from donghua gate into Zhongnanhai, and waited quietly in front of the Yinian Hall gate. Zhou Yingzhi stood at the head of the first row of the line.
At 3 o'clock, Chairman Mao Zedong walked with a steady stride from the east side door, wearing the yellow costume of the founding ceremony, looking radiant, smiling and waving to the female pilot.
"Are they all made?" Chairman Mao approached Liu Yalou and pointed at the female pilot and asked.
Liu Yalou replied: They have all become instruments and can perform tasks alone.
Chairman Mao was very happy after hearing this, and he said to Commander Liu in a serious tone: We must train to become pilots of the people, not to train as actors.
Chairman Mao came to the front of Zhou Yingzhi and asked with a smile: Can you fly the plane into the sky?
Zhou Yingzhi Lizheng replied: Chairman of the report, yes!
Chairman Mao let out a hearty laugh. Lian said: Good! Good!
Then he asked Zhou Yingzhi: Can you talk to the ground on the plane?
Zhou Yingzhi replied: You can communicate by radio.
After speaking, Zhou Yingzhi quickly took out the transmitter from his pocket in front of Chairman Mao, inserted one end into the plug of the flight hat, and then tied it to his neck.
She told the chair that on the plane, she could contact the ground by turning on the radio switch and pressing the button on the steering wheel with her finger. Release the button and you can hear the answer on the ground.
Chairman Mao listened attentively while smiling and nodding.
At this time, a few small birds flew through the air, and Chairman Mao pointed at them and said to Zhou Yingzhi: You have learned it.
After speaking, Chairman Mao laughed, and everyone laughed.
In May 1954, Zhou Yingzhi was grounded for family reasons, and she tearfully left her favorite flying career.
In June 1982, she honorably joined the Communist Party of China.
In October 2009, Zhou Yingzhi died of illness at the age of 78.
Chan Juan does not let the bearded eyebrows, and the sassy heroic posture annihilates the companion. Dressed in national color, the sky is blue, facing the clouds of the morning sun.
Here, once again, the names of the 14 female pilots of new China are written: Huang Biyun, Qiu Yiqun, Qi Mumu, Shi Lixia, Chen Zhiying, He Yuejuan, Wu Xiumei, Ruan Hezhen, Zhou Zhenming, Wan Wanling, Zhou Yingzhi, Wang Jian, Wu Zhudi and Qin Guifang.
Their flash tracks will remain forever in the sky.
Tribute to the first generation of female pilots in New China!
All the way to the wind and frost all the way to the song, they use their struggle to protect the most beautiful blue sky of the motherland!