The just-concluded Airshow China 2021 in Zhuhai - a biennial event to showcase China's latest achievements in defense technologies - attracted more than the usual attention. The WZ-8 and WZ-7 reconnaissance drones were on public display, which could be a reason for the massive turnout. Of course, one didn't need to be an aviation expert or a military strategy enthusiast to enjoy the pyrotechnics display, including colorful contrails crisscrossing the sky.

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force's Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team makes its mark in the Zhuhai sky.

More pyrotechnics displayed by the PLAAF Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team.

A "dance of the jets" is performed by the PLAAF Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team.

The PLAAF Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team goes for an operatic flourish at the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition at Zhuhai.

A PLAAF Red Falcon Air Demonstration Team pilot is all set to take off.

Visitors check out models of CM missiles in the indoor exhibition space.

The aircraft lineup at the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition at Zhuhai.

Using binoculars to catch the action in the sky.

The WZ-7 reconnaissance model attracts the attention of visitors.

An army of telephoto lenses is pressed into service to capture moments from the exhibition.

The PLAAF August 1st Aerobatics Team readies for takeoff. [Photos by Parker Zheng]