Fighter jets, helicopters, and transport aircraft perform aerobatics over Ba Dinh Square.
On the morning of August 24, Su-30MK2 fighter jets, Mi helicopters, Casa transport aircraft, Yak-130 multirole aircraft, and L-39NG aircraft conducted formation training flights over Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi.
This is the latest activity in preparation for the aerial display to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution and the National Day (A80) of the Vietnam Air Force (Air Defense – Air Force Service).
Reportedly, there were 10 Mi helicopters from Air Regiments 916, 917, and 930; 2 Casa transport aircraft from Air Brigade 918; 5 Su-30MK2 fighter jets; 6 Yak-130 multirole aircraft (Air Regiment 940); and a formation of 6 L-39NG trainer aircraft from Air Regiment 910 (Air Force Officer School).
It is known that in recent days, to prepare for the aerial salute during the grand celebration of the 80th National Day on September 2 at Ba Dinh Square, the « most elite » pilots of the Vietnam Air Force have been training day and night at Kep Airport (Bac Ninh), Hoa Lac, and Gia Lam (Hanoi).
Along with that, the Air Defense – Air Force Service has also studied the terrain and developed detailed and meticulous flight plans to be fully prepared for the upcoming grand celebration.
According to a report from the Air Defense – Air Force Service, the air force participating in the A80 mission uses 40 aircraft, including SU-30MK2, Yak-130, L39-NG, helicopters, and transport aircraft. The units organized 78 flight shifts, ensuring absolute safety.
Previously, on the morning of August 21, 10 Mi helicopters and 2 Casa transport aircraft also conducted training and reconnaissance flights over many inner-city areas of Hanoi and flew over Ba Dinh Square.
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Ba Dinh Square
Ba Dinh Square is a historic public square in Hanoi, Vietnam, most famous as the location where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. It remains a site of immense national significance, housing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and serving as a central venue for major political gatherings and military parades.
Hanoi Flag Tower
The Hanoi Flag Tower is a historic stone fortress tower constructed in 1812 under the Nguyễn Dynasty. It served as a military observation post and is one of the few structures in the Hanoi Citadel to survive French colonial demolition. Today, it is a national monument and a prominent symbol of the city.
Kep Airport
Kep Airport is a former airport located in Kep Province, Cambodia. It was originally constructed in the 1960s during the Sangkum Reastr Niyum era but was abandoned and fell into disrepair during the subsequent Khmer Rouge period and civil war. Today, its overgrown runway and decaying structures serve as a relic of the country’s mid-20th-century history.
Hoa Lac
Hoa Lạc is a district in Hanoi, Vietnam, most widely recognized as the home of the Hoa Lạc Hi-Tech Park, a major national project established to develop Vietnam’s technology and science sectors. Historically, the area is also known for its proximity to ancient citadels and as part of the traditional homeland of the early Vietnamese people.
Gia Lam
Gia Lam is a historic district in Hanoi, Vietnam, renowned for being the location of the country’s oldest Buddhist pagoda, the 6th-century Tran Quoc Pagoda. It later became a major industrial hub during the French colonial era, housing the first railway workshops in Indochina.
August Revolution
The August Revolution refers to the 1945 uprising in which the Việt Minh, led by Ho Chi Minh, seized power from the Japanese and French colonial authorities. This pivotal event led to the end of the Nguyen Dynasty and the declaration of Vietnam’s independence, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
National Day
« National Day » typically refers to a country’s primary patriotic holiday commemorating its nationhood, often marking independence, revolution, or the founding of the state. For example, France’s Bastille Day (July 14) celebrates the start of the French Revolution in 1789, while the United States’ Independence Day (July 4) marks its 1776 declaration of independence from Britain. These occasions are commonly observed with ceremonies, parades, and public festivities reflecting national pride and historical significance.
Vietnam Air Force
The Vietnam Air Force, officially the Vietnam People’s Air Force, was established in 1959 during the Vietnam War. It played a significant role in the conflict, most famously during the 1972 Christmas Bombings of Hanoi. Today, it is a modernizing branch of the Vietnam People’s Army responsible for the nation’s air defense.
