Tens of thousands of people watch Su-30MK2 fighter jets’ rehearsal flights over Ba Dinh Square

In addition to Su-30MK2, the formations of helicopters, C-295 and C-212i transport aircraft, Yak-130 combat trainer jets, and L-39NG jet attack trainers also rehearsed in preparation for the upcoming event. 

According to the plan, the Air Defense – Air Force Service will perform a ceremonial flypast during the celebration, with a total of 40 aircraft, including reserves.

The aircraft took off and landed at Hoa Lac and Gia Lam airports in Hanoi, as well as Kep Airport in Bac Ninh province.

Tens of thousands of people dressed in red shirts with yellow stars, waving Party and national flags, gathered around Ba Dinh Square, cheering and applauding the flight formations during the rehearsal.

In recent weeks, units of the Air Defense – Air Force Service have been training tirelessly in preparation for the upcoming parade.

Below are photos of the event.

Helicopters of Regiment 916 preparing to carry Party and National flags at Hoa Lac Airport

Engineers on duty at the area near Bach Thao Park

At the intersection of Phan Dinh Phung and Hung Vuong streets, people lining up since 6 a.m. to watch the evening’s full rehearsal

A formation of ten helicopters flying over Ba Dinh Square

Air Defense – Air Force helicopters over Ba Dinh Square

Helicopter formation from Regiment 916 heading toward Ba Dinh Square

Aircraft taking off from Kep Airport

The Yak-130 formation made two passes, the first with six aircraft in an “A” formation, followed by three aircraft splitting off in the second pass

The L-39LG squadron in formation

Transport aircraft in formation

Spectators watch a formation of helicopters rehearsing over Ba Dinh Square.

The formation of the Air Defense – Air Force Service’s Su-30MK2 jets flies over Ba Dinh Square.

Translated by Tran Hoai