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2008 Sichuan earthquake - Largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history

Time: Friday May 16, 2008

Place: China

Details: By May 15, Premier Wen Jiabao ordered the deployment of an additional 90 helicopters, of which 60 were to be provided by the PLAAF, and 30 were to be provided by the civil aviation industry, bringing the total number of aircraft deployed in relief operations by the air force, army, and civil aviation to over 150, resulting in the largest non-combat airlifting operation in People's Liberation Army history.

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