Training at Missile Battalion 72

The US B52 was downed in Huu Tiep Lake, Ngoc Ha flower village, putting to an end its ability to bombard the beloved capital, Hanoi.

That was justifiably considered a huge feat of arms of the battalion in the anti-American resistance war in general and in the “Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the Air” Campaign in1972 in particular.

This year, Vietnam is celebrating the 45th anniversary of the “Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the Air” Victory.

Troops of Battalion 72 always practice combat plans, observe combat readiness duties to be ready for any circumstances.

PANO would like to introduce some images of the troops during training.

Troops beginning combat readiness training

Missile troops effectively exploiting weapons and equipment

Difficult exercises requiring close coordination among forces

The radar system

A Pechora missile

Combat mission assigned

Training in scorching hot weather

The emulation campaign in celebration of the 45th anniversary of the “Hanoi-Dien Bien Phu in the Air” Victory encouraging Battalion 72’s troops to master staff weapons and equipment to firmly defend the national airspace

Translated by Mai Huong