Comrade Xing Xigui, the former commander of Unit 58306, the former deputy director of the Operations Department of the Chengdu Military Region, the first commander of the 2nd Army Aviation Regiment, the meritorious pilot of the Army Aviation Corps, and the former deputy commander of the Deyang Military Division of Sichuan Province, died at the age of 75 on the morning of February 16, 2024
The legendary head of the "Black Hawk" is gone
In the vast blue sky of my country, there is a legendary regiment leader known as the "Black Eagle" - Xing Xigui. He piloted the *** named after the tribal chieftain of the West Coast of the United States in the blue sky for nearly 4,000 hours, like a vigorous black eagle, spreading its wings and flying out of a legendary voyage.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, a mysterious land known as the "Forbidden Zone in the Sky", has discouraged countless pilots because of its harsh climate and complex terrain. However, Xing Xigui does not believe in evil, and he prefers to drive the "Black Eagle" to break into this "forbidden area" that human beings have not conquered. Under his leadership, the "Black Hawk" successfully crossed the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and became the world's first aircraft to carry a load into Tibet, creating a precedent in the history of world aviation. When the "Black Eagle" landed in Lhasa, devout Tibetan compatriots offered hada one after another, praising them as auspicious birds for Tibetan compatriots.
However, Xing Xigui's legend did not stop there. He once again piloted the "Black Hawk" into another county called the "Plateau Island". Located in southern Tibet, it is the only county in China that does not have access to highways, and the Duoxiongla Pass is like a "ghost gate" on the route. However, Xing Xigui vowed to break into this valley of death. During one flight, he encountered a sudden roll of thick clouds and a magical whirlpool, but with his extraordinary courage and steady operation, he successfully broke out of the whirlpool area and crossed the Doxiongla Pass, once again writing a legend in the history of aviation on the roof of the world.
Xing Xigui is not only a brave pilot, but also an angel of life with compassion and a sense of responsibility. During an emergency rescue mission, he braved bad weather and extremely low visibility, flew at an ultra-low altitude across ravines and roads, and delivered experts and medicines to the scene in time, successfully saving the life of Japanese mountaineer Hirono Matsuda. This rescue operation not only demonstrated Xing Xigui's superb flying skills, but also demonstrated his awe and respect for life.
In another disaster relief mission, Xing Xigui once again led the "Black Eagle" crew to urgently dispatch to **Amdo County to rescue herdsmen who had been besieged by ice and snow for more than 90 days. Faced with a vast sea of clouds with visibility of only a few tens of meters and mountain peaks that appear and disappear from time to time, he decisively chose to fly on the river to find the affected people. In the process of ultra-low-altitude flight, he landed at 48 points to find 128 herdsmen, and sent much-needed supplies and warmth to the victims.
Xing Xigui's legendary story is not only a thrilling flight experience, but also a portrayal of his selfless dedication and courage to take responsibility. He interpreted the duties and missions of a soldier with practical actions, and showed the demeanor and responsibility of a pilot. His story will forever be etched in the history of aviation in our country and become the memory and pride of a generation.
Now Xing Xigui has left us, but his spirit lives forever in our hearts. He is like the vigorous black eagle, forever soaring above the blue sky, leading us towards a higher and farther goal. Let us remember the legendary story of the commander of the "Black Eagle" and let his spirit inspire us forever. (Liu Xuehai Wentu).
Author: Liu Xuehai
A native of Danling County, Sichuan Province, he is a member of the middle school, a major in the army, a four-time meritorious service, and the father of China's CBD; He has won the gold medal of "China's Top Ten Classic Planning"; the initiator of the Dongpo School; He served as the deputy editor-in-chief of "Western Radio and Television Magazine" and "Jiaozi" magazine on Sichuan TV Station, and founded the news and research network; Planning Director of Xinhuanet Real Estate Channel; President of Tagaytang Painting and Calligraphy Academy; writer, photographer, planner; He is the author of the novella reportage "Blue Sky Merry" and "Ten Years of Exploring the Road". He has published more than 1,000 works at home and abroad, and his works have won more than 50 awards at the national, military and provincial levels.