Inscription for the Title of *People’s Air Force* [I]
(April 15, 1950)
People’s Air Force
The title of the magazine inscribed by Mao Zedong for *People’s Air Force*.
[I]
*People’s Air Force* was the official publication of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force during its initial period. It was launched in Beijing on April 15, 1950, as a semimonthly. Before its first issue, Liu Yalou requested that Mao Zedong write its title and compose an inscription, which read: “Build a powerful People’s Air Force, wipe out the remaining enemy, and consolidate national defense.” This inscription was published in the inaugural issue of *People’s Air Force*.
*People’s Air Force* ceased publication on December 30, 1960. It was subsequently continued under the title *Air Force News*.