23 June 2014

News Story: PLA warship followed by unidentified plane in S China Sea

Dongguan, a Type 053H1G frigate of the PLAN

The Dongguan, a Type 053H1G frigate of the People's Liberation Army Navy, was followed and monitored by an unidentified aircraft during its patrol mission over the disputed South China Sea on June 19, reports the PLA Daily, the official newspaper of China's armed forces.

Sun Qihu, the captain of the Dongguan, told the paper that an unidentified vessel was detected first in the morning of June 19 in the patrol area. After spotting the Dongguan, the unidentified vessel turned back and left the region. However, an unidentified aircraft then appeared on Dongguan's radar screen.

Read the full story at Want China Times