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China re-uses Soviet-era aircraft carrier "Varyag"

Dalian, China - For coasts patrolling

Senior Colonel Geng Yansheng, China defence ministry spokesman, announced on July 27 to the press that the Soviet-era aircraft carrier "Varyag" will start as soon as possible its first "Experimental Voyage" as soon as the restructuring program that it has subject to for about 10 years will allow it. Denying rumors that China would employ aircraft carrier in the South China Sea area, the officer...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1132408
Rome, Italy, 07/28/2011 17:23
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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