August 22, 2017 | 21:19 (GMT+7)
Air force units successfully conduct bombing sorties
PANO – During a live-fire exercise for squadron pilots of air force units in 2017 held on August 21 at Air Force Regiment 923, the pilots successfully conducted 36 sorties, practicing bombing and strafing ground targets.
A chopper joining the live-fire exercise
The aircraft joining the exercise included helicopters Mi-8 and Mi-17 and fighters SU-22 and SU-30MK2 from units of the whole air force. Thanks to thorough preparations in all related aspects, 36 sorties were conducted successfully resulting in complete success, meeting all the set requirements of the exercise.
SU-30MK2 fighters taking off for missions
SU-22 fighter landing after finishing missions
The exercise aimed to evaluate the training outcomes of air units and select outstanding pilots and crewmembers for further exercises in 2017.
Translated by Huu Duong