Flying at supersonic speeds, the F-35s create sonic booms that damage an oil refinery and affect local fishing boats.

Lei Yu pushes the limits of his craft to compete against the 5th generation fighters; the intruding aircraft then leave the airspace.

Lei Yu believes the situation is dangerous and ejects, while Ting manages to regain control of the aircraft and land the plane.

While testing the jet's ability to get out of a spiraling dive, a flock of birds strikes the cockpit, knocking out both crew members.

Since shooting down the American fighters would lead to an international incident, Lei Yu warns the pilots and the F-35s retreat from the airspace.

In a mid-credits scene, Lei Yu and his squadron perform a surprise flyby by deploying coloured smoke above a soccer field to show respect to Commander Ting's son.

Born to Fly had completed filming in May 2022 and was slated to release on September 30, 2022 to coincide with China's National Day on October 1.