A fighter jet of the Russian Knights aerobatic team performs Wednesday, one day after the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition kicked off in Zhuhai, Guangdong province. Photo: VCG

The biennial event drew crowds despite the rainy weather, with particular enthusiasm reserved for the performance of the Bayi aerobatic team of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). Photo: VCG

The airshow follows the 75th anniversary of the founding of the PLAAF, which falls on Nov. 11 every year. Photo: VCG

The exhibition is expected to draw more than 1,000 exhibitors from across 47 countries and regions, more than twice the number of overseas exhibitors that attended the previous event, according to a military-backed news outlet. Photo: VCG

The event is scheduled to last until Sunday, with four hours of performances each day. Photo: VCG