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Yak Attack
August 6
10am-2pm
In August of 1951 the Aeronautical Bureau was established under the Heavy Industry Ministry at Shenyang, Liaoning Province. The bureau was led by Duan Zijun and tasked to promote the production of Chinese military aircraft. The Nanchang CJ-6A is China's first indigenous-built production aircraft.
It's precursor was the Nanchang CJ-5, a Soviet license built version of the Yak-18 produced in the Nanchang Aircraft Factory beginning on July 25, 1954 till roughly 1958.
The Chinese remained unimpressed by the newer Yak-18A and chose to take a tentative design and development step and create a trainer tailored to their specifications. A 28 year old Aeronautical Engineer graduate of Qing Hua University named Bushi Cheng was tasked to the project. On August 27, 1958 the first Nanchang CJ-6 was test flown. The Chinese have produced the CJ-6 in large numbers in order to train their growing air force. Between 1964 and 1966 an armed version of the CJ-6 was built to carry bombs. The "Bomber" models were used in the early 60s' for patrol along the national borders. A small number were retrofitted in 1985 for use as agriculture chemical sprayers and renamed the "Petrel", along with several that were modified to incorporate towing hooks for glider training. More recently the aircraft is used by aerobatics teams within China for airshow work.
Total production is believed to be over 3000 aircraft, serving in countries outside of China such as Albania, Bangladesh, Cambodia, North Korea, Tanzani Zambia and Sri Lanka. Less than1500 still fly in China today.
Examples of the Nanchang and YAK will be on display at the Hiller Aviation Museum at the San Carlos Airport.
Russian Cossack Children's Choir
Sivka Burka
Performing at 11:30am
The Sivka Burka was established in 2005. The number of children continues to grow every year, many of whom are in either elementary or middle school. The group is very proud of the many places they have had the chance to perform. This list includes most recently:
- The Russian naval ship "Varyag," for the Sailors and tourists when the ship was docked in the San Francisco Bay.
- The Annual Russian Culture Festivals in San Francisco
- Golden Gate University
- Various local public schools
The costumes the children wear are traditional Russian Cossack outfits. The costumes are sewn with historical accuracy by Russian and local Bay Area artists.
The name Sivka Burka originates from a traditional folk tale about a magical stallion.
The purpose of Sivka Burka is to help the children learn about their culture through songs, dance and fun. We strive to show the audience the richness of Russian history, culture and folktales.
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