Nanjing Monument to the Aviator Martyrs, Memorial cemetery in Nanjing, China
The monument features pagodas, a pavilion, an altar, and a cemetery spread across the northern section of Zhong Shan in Nanjing.
Established in 1932, this memorial honors 4,296 aviators, including Chinese and international personnel who died during conflicts between 1932 and 1949.
The names of fallen aviators are inscribed in Chinese, English, and Russian on memorial stones, representing the international nature of their sacrifice.
Visitors can attend the annual commemorative ceremony held on March 29, which coincides with the Memorial Day for Revolutionary Martyrs.
The cemetery houses individual tombs displaying original clothing of some martyrs, along with detailed inscriptions of their names, origins, and dates.
Location: Jiangsu
GPS coordinates: 32.09151,118.84309
Latest update: March 7, 2025 10:03
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