Walking on the concrete ground of the apron, Zhou Hai stood tall and high-spirited, raising his right hand high and waving it as a reply.
The sun is like fire and the breeze is gentle.
The multi-aircraft formation air battle ended, and the competition between the two countries' pilot students was won. Now, Zhou Hai, Li Guanfeng and other participating students lined up to the base playground, greeted by political commissar Qin Ling.
The Russian student team, led by a Russian officer, gathered in formation and went to the base playground together to become witnesses.
Above the rostrum of the base playground, two red banners were hung - [Congratulations on the end of the pilot competition between China and Russia] and [Recognition Conference for Participating Students].
All flight students and flight instructors, ground service troops, soldiers from the base security force, military officers and personnel from various departments, and the Russian visiting team gathered about 400 people and lined up under the rostrum.
Everyone was dressed in solemn and mighty uniforms, wearing military caps with the August 1st emblem, standing in the most standard military posture, waiting quietly and orderly.
There was a solemn atmosphere in the air.
The wind is gentle and the sun is bright.
In the middle of the rostrum, the principal and Russian generals in uniform stood quietly, with their backs straight and their faces dignified, showing a majestic posture.
There were a total of eight officers standing on both sides, four from the Russian side and four from our own side, the outermost position to the left of the base's supreme commander.
Soon, the eight participating students who lined up to run forward arrived at the playground commendation meeting under the leadership of base political commissar Qin Ling.
"My dear, this battle is a bit big. The principal is here." Li Guanfeng, who was standing at the front of the queue, smacked his tongue secretly when he saw this scene and did not dare to speak.
All participating students, including Zhou Hai, puffed out their chests and showed their proper posture when they saw the principal and Russian generals on the podium.
The Russian student team ran into the playground, and under the leadership of Russian officers, lined up under the rostrum.
"Everyone is here, stand still." Qin Ling, the political commissar of the base, led everyone to the rostrum, issued a loud voice, and gave instructions: "Take a break and stand at attention!"
Now, countless eyes are focused on me.
The eight people had solemn faces, raised their chests, and stood upright like a benchmark. They held pilot helmets in their right hands and made corresponding movements in a uniform manner.
"Report to the leader, the participating student teams are here, please give instructions!" Political Commissar Qin Ling looked solemn, turned around and walked up the steps, raised his hand to salute the principal, and reported loudly.
The principal raised his hand in return, stared at Qin Ling, and solemnly said: "Proceed as planned."
"Everyone, come on stage." Qin Ling turned around, faced the eight people, and gave the order.
After receiving the order, the eight people, led by Li Guanfeng, gathered the attention of all the commendation conference members. With steady posture and strong steps, they walked up the steps in order and entered the solemn atmosphere, facing the more than 400 people in the audience.
Military posture, upright.
Immediately afterwards, the march of the Chinese People's Army was played, and the familiar melody was transmitted through the playground amplification equipment and resounded throughout the commendation conference.
This is the melody that countless martyrs condensed with their blood and lives and fought hard for.
There is only this one in the world, and it belongs exclusively to the Chinese People's Army.
Sacred and solemn, inviolable. ——
After the march of the Chinese People's Army was played, the melody of the Russian military song was played. As a formal occasion for exchanges between the two armies, it must be carried out in strict accordance with the corresponding rules and regulations.
After the Russian military song was played, the entire venue was silent.
“First of all, I would like to warmly congratulate the pilots of the two countries on the conclusion of the competition, and thank the Russian delegation for their arrival. In this competition, the pilot students of both sides showed their talents, showed their excellent tactical qualities and flying skills, and staged a wonderful sword fight in the blue sky for us. , after two days of fierce competition, the winner was finally decided.”
The principal took the microphone from Qin Ling, the political commissar of the base, and faced all the people in the Dancheng training base. His eyes showed wisdom and depth, and his voice was slightly low:
"Beside me, stand the eight best young eagles. They won the final victory of the game with their excellent performance and style. Now please applaud them!"
"Bah bang bang!"
In an instant, there was a wave of warm applause. All the people under the podium applauded and extended their warmest blessings to the eight people who won the game.
"Their performance is worthy of our recognition. In addition to winning the first place in the competition, the aviation school party committee has decided to award the third-class merit award to eight young eagles!" The principal's face was solemn and serious, looking at everyone from left to right. , the sound is short and powerful.
First in the competition!
Third-class merit award!
These are all honors coveted by many students and soldiers throughout the base.
Just one of them is exciting enough, let alone two honors.
Many students in the normal training system looked at the eight people with envy.
This moment is a glorious moment for the eight young eagles.
Zhou Hai raised his head slightly, Li Guanfeng clenched his right hand tightly, his eyes were moist, and suppressed his excitement. Wang Fei and the other student pilots, no matter how excited they were, tried their best to maintain a solemn posture.
At this time, everyone is paying attention.
At this moment, the light is dazzling.
All the people in the audience gave warm applause again, and then, a military music with a sense of history and mission was played.
On the stage, the political commissar of the base, the top commander of the base, and two lieutenant colonel officers, with solemn faces, wearing regular uniforms, holding metal plates covered with bright red cloth, walked step by step in front of the eight people in the most standard queue etiquette. .
The red cloth metal plate held by the four people contains eight red ribbons with special patterns, eight red military merit certificates, eight delicate and bright red flowers, and eight third-class military merit medals that reflect bright light like gems. , as well as eight honorary certificates for first place in pilot student competitions between the two countries.
red!
Eye-catching red, the color of history and honor!
No one understands the meaning of red better than the Chinese soldiers. This is what they have been fighting for.
The principal put down the microphone, with a serious face, stood in front of Li Guanfeng, personally took out the red ribbon and the big red flower from the red cloth metal plate, mounted the number on Li Guanfeng, then picked up the glittering third-class military medal and put it on his neck, and finally Hand-deliver the red certificate and certificate of honor.
Li Guanfeng, Wang Fei, Zhan Jie, Hu Wei, Wu Ping, Fang Song, Li Bing, and Zhou Hai came in order. The principal, with a gentle face and no rush, personally wore military medals on each of the eight participating students.
"Students, you are about to graduate. Go to Shicheng Flying Academy to learn to fly advanced training aircraft. Work hard and strive to become the eagle of the motherland and protect the blue sky."
With slightly old hands, he gently placed a third-class military medal on Zhou Hai, and then handed over the red certificate and honorary certificate with his own hands. The principal showed a kind look, patted Zhou Hai on the shoulder, looked at everyone, and extended his elders' blessings. .
