Air Force flies the flag for the first time in a joint training flight A80 ready for the big day

The flight formation consisted of 10 Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters of Regiment 916 (Division 371), coordinating with forces from Regiment 917 (Division 370) and Regiment 930 (Division 372).

From early morning, the Party flags and national flags fluttered under the helicopter blades in the sky of Hoa Lac, creating a majestic and heroic scene.

During the training session, the squadron strictly adhered to the regulations on distance, altitude, speed and coordinated closely with the ground forces to align the flight path in sync with the parade formation. The flight crews also tested their coordination, the quality of the flag-raising equipment and the technical system.

Technicians of the Air Force Technical Institute check the flag hoisting equipment system before flight.

Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters flying the Party and national flags prepare to take off at Hoa Lac airport on the morning of August 20.

Before taking off, the Mi-171 helicopter with registration number SAR 04 performed meteorological reconnaissance flights, ensuring absolute safety for the entire mission.

Pilots of Regiments 916, 917, 930 coordinate to maintain a 1-3-3-3 formation.

The Party flag and the national flag fluttered in the wind, creating a majestic and majestic scene.

A formation of 10 helicopters flew at the same distance, altitude, and speed in the sky of Hoa Lac.

Panoramic view of the flag-raising training session, ready for the opening ceremony of the parade at Ba Dinh Square on September 2.

On September 2, the flag raising ceremony across Ba Dinh Square will open the parade of armed forces and the masses, becoming a highlight with sacred symbolic meaning, affirming the strength and national spirit in the great festival of the country.

Le Phu/News and People Newspaper

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