ADAF launches exhibition on national sky protection cause

Lieutenant General Tran Ngoc Quyen, ADAF Political Commissar, attended the event.

Lt. Gen. Tran Ngoc Quyen delivering a speech at the event

Accordingly, the exhibition showcased more than 400 documents, artifacts and photos to disseminate information about the foundation, building, fighting and growth of the ADAF over the past 60 years; as well as historical milestones and great feats-of-arms of the service on the air-to-air front.

Reviewing the history of 60 years, Lt. Gen. Tran Ngoc Quyen underlined that the important milestone was the establishment of the Air Defense - Air Force Service on October 22, 1963 on the basis of merging the Air Defense Command and the Department of the Air Force. This was a historical event marking the remarkable growth of the service and the Vietnam People's Army, and creating premise for the country’s resistance war against the U.S. imperialists throughout the country to defeat the U.S. military escalation against the great rear of the socialist North.

Delegates cutting the ribbon to launch the exhibition

At the exhibition, war veterans and historical witnesses once again have an opportunity to look back upon the photos and artifacts that have a close attachment to them during the wartime. The stories told by historical witnesses left deep impression on troops and visitors.

Delegates touring the exhibition

The exhibition is an occasion to honor great contribution and sacrifice of officers and soldiers and people across the country, especially ADAF’s troops in the cause of national construction and protection.

The exhibits also contribute to encouraging troops to uphold the ADAF’s traditions to accomplish all assigned missions and firmly safeguard the national sky.

Translated by Quynh Oanh