An air echelon escorting flags flies over Tian'anmen Square during the celebrations marking the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 1, 2019. [Photo/Xinhua]
Military parade starts with flag-guarding echelon flying over Tian'anmen Square
An air echelon flew over Tian'anmen Square Tuesday morning escorting flags of the Communist Party of China (CPC), the nation, and the People's Liberation Army (PLA), marking the start of a grand National Day military parade.