Alphajets of the Patrouille de France (PAF) of France Air Force perform during a media preview above the Nanyuan Airport in Beijing, Oct. 6, 2004. The Air Show Tour of China of PAF, the first of its kind ever held in the capital, is an important part of China-France Culture Year. (Xinhua Photo/Zhao Jianwei)

Alphajets of the Patrouille de France (PAF) of France Air Force stand in line on the parking apron before a media preview at the Nanyuan Airport in Beijing, Oct. 6, 2004.  (Xinhua Photo/Wang Jianmin)

Members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) parachuting team perform before a media preview of the Patrouille de France (PAF) of France Air Force above the Nanyuan Airport in Beijing, Oct. 6, 2004.(Xinhua Photo/Zhang Yuwei)

Alphajets of the Patrouille de France (PAF) of France Air Force perform during a media preview above the Nanyuan Airport in Beijing, Oct. 6, 2004.  (Xinhua Photo/Li Tao)

Members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) parachuting team perform before a media preview of the Patrouille de France (PAF) of France Air Force above the Nanyuan Airport in Beijing, Oct. 6, 2004.(Xinhua Photo/Zhang Yuwei)