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New uniform for Chinese Air Force
2005-11-11 06:45:07 XinhuaEnglish


(Xinhua photo)

BEIJING, Nov. 11(Xinhuanet)-- The Chinese People's Liberation Army(PLA) Air Force adopted a new grey-blue uniform beginning Thursday, according to military sources.

It is the first time that the PLA Air Force has put on a uniform with jackets and trousers in one color, though 12 upgrades were made before, the sources said.

The uniform for the winter will be distributed among all Air Force units in December, while the Summer uniform will be distributed next May.

The PLA is undergoing a series of major reforms to help increase its fighting capabilities. Enditem

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