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Eagle in the Blue Sky Shenyang Aircraft 1998 Zhuhai Airshow Jet Fighter Pin Setπͺ ITEM OVERVIEW
This listing is for a \"Eagle in the Blue Sky\" / \"Collection of China Jet Fighter Badges\" commemorative pin set β a framed display of 17 silver-pewter aircraft pins representing the major Shenyang Aircraft Corporation jet fighter designs (J-5, J-6, J-7 family, etc.), mounted on a maroon velvet field with a brass nameplate \"SHENYANG AIRCRAFT CORPORATION\" and a smaller brass Shenyang logo plaque, presented in the original red gift box marked \"EAGLE IN THE BLUE SKY β δΈε½ ζ²ι£ β China Shenyang Aircraft Corporation β 1998 η ζ΅·θͺε± (1998 Zhuhai Air Show)\". Suitable for collectors of Chinese aviation memorabilia, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation history, Zhuhai Airshow souvenirs, and PLAAF jet-fighter pin sets.
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ERA & HISTORICAL CONTEXT
Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC), headquartered in Shenyang, Liaoning, China, is one of China\'s two principal military-aircraft manufacturers (alongside Chengdu Aircraft Corporation). SAC\'s lineage traces back to the 1950s and includes the production of the J-5 (MiG-17 license), J-6 (MiG-19 license, the most-produced Chinese fighter), J-7 (MiG-21 license), J-8 (indigenous twin-engine interceptor), and J-11 (Su-27 license). The 1998 Zhuhai Air Show (Airshow China 1998) β held in Zhuhai, Guangdong β is the major Chinese aviation industry trade exhibition, hosted biennially since 1996. This commemorative pin set was produced by SAC for the 1998 Zhuhai Airshow as a corporate giveaway / souvenir, with each pin representing a different SAC-produced fighter design β making it a defined-event, defined-maker collectible.
π NOTES
- Display: 17 silver-pewter aircraft pins mounted on maroon / burgundy velvet field within glass-fronted display case.
- Aircraft represented: Major Shenyang Aircraft Corporation jet fighter designs β recognizable J-5 (MiG-17 derivative), J-6 (MiG-19 derivative), J-7 (MiG-21 derivative), J-8 family silhouettes.
- Brass nameplates: Large nameplate \"SHENYANG AIRCRAFT CORPORATION\" + smaller Shenyang logo plaque.
- Original gift box: Red presentation box with gold lettering \"EAGLE IN THE BLUE SKY β δΈε½ ζ²ι£ β China Shenyang Aircraft Corporation β 1998 η ζ΅·θͺε± (1998 Zhuhai Air Show)\".
- Construction: Cast / stamped silver-pewter aircraft pins on velvet display field; brass plaques; lacquered display case.
π SPECS & CONDITION
- Country: China
- Year / event: 1998 Zhuhai Air Show (Airshow China 1998)
- Maker: Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC)
- Type: Commemorative aircraft-pin display set
- Quantity: 17 aircraft pins on velvet display + brass nameplate
- Includes: Display case + original red gift box
- Condition: Used / vintage. Pins retain silver-pewter finish; display case intact; original box shows period-typical wear. Please refer to photos as part of the description.
π GOOD FOR BEGINNERS?
Yes β and especially good for collectors of Chinese aviation, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation, or air-show souvenirs. The set is bounded to the 1998 Zhuhai Air Show (a defined event), produced by a single major Chinese aircraft manufacturer (SAC), and includes the original presentation box β verifiable provenance unusual for Chinese-aviation memorabilia.
β COMMON QUESTIONS
What era and origin is this from?
China, 1998 β produced by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for the 1998 Zhuhai Air Show.
How rare is this piece?
Zhuhai Airshow corporate giveaways are not absolutely rare; complete sets with all 17 pins, brass nameplate, and the original red gift box are noticeably less common, especially outside China.
Is this a good item to start a collection with?
Yes β bounded year, recognizable Chinese aerospace OEM, complete set with box.
π‘οΈ ABOUT THIS SELLER
Established US military collectibles seller since 2010 β 3,000+ items sold, 100% positive response. Every item described accurately and shipped securely.