Regiment 916’s helicopters deployed to Central Vietnam for flood relief

Loading supplies onto the helicopter

A helicopter of Air Regiment 916 taking off for Central Vietnam to support flood relief

Immediately after receiving orders from the Commander of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, the flight crew of Regiment 916 swiftly deployed mission at Hoa Lac Airbase in Hanoi. At exactly 7:50 a.m., Mi-171 helicopter numbered 03, piloted by Major Vuong Dinh Long and Senior Colonel Nguyen Ba Duc, took off, bound for Nghe An province, carrying essentials such as dry rations, drinking water, and instant noodles.

Meanwhile, from Vinh Airport, helicopters loaded with dozens of tons of food, medicine, and life jackets were deployed to drop supplies at five isolated locations, namely Muong Xen, Muong Tip, Nhon Mai, My Ly and Bac Ly.

Upon arriving at Vinh Airport, Lieutenant General Ha Tho Binh, Commander of Military Region 4, urged all forces to closely coordinate and ensure the aid reaches the intended locations and recipients, with no one left behind. Relief flights will continue depending on flood developments to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essentials.

The helicopter is ready for relief operations.

Officers and soldiers loading relief supplies onto the helicopter

Dozens of tons of supplies will be dropped to isolated areas.

Military Region 4 units and the air force discussing flight plans and drop methods

The pilots discussing before boarding the aircraft

Lt. Gen. Ha Tho Binh, Commander of Military Region 4 boarding the helicopter to directly oversee relief operations in the flood-hit areas of Nghe An

The helicopter taking off from Vinh Airport bound for the western communes of Nghe An province.

Translated by Hue Chi