In order to deploy a training plan for the flight formations, ready for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the Air Defense - Air Force has developed a plan to select pilots and flight crews from three key units such as Regiment 916 (Division 371), Regiment 917 (Division 370) and Regiment 930 (Division 372).
According to Lao Dong on the morning of April 18, in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City such as District 1, District 3, Thu Duc City, there are about 10 modern helicopters such as Mi 8, Mi-171, Mi-17... performed by pilots hanging the national flag and the Party flag to prepare for the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification.
The flags of similar size are 5.4 m long, 3.6 m wide, made from polyester, a type of fabric with tough, durable and breathable properties.
In addition, Su-30MK fighter jets and Yak-130 multi-purpose training jets have also taken off from Bien Hoa and Dong Nai airports towards the central area of Ho Chi Minh City.
The aircraft practiced squading, practiced at different altitudes and from the Thu Duc City airspace, moved to the center of District 1, lowered the performance altitude according to the flight. Then, exit the central area of Ho Chi Minh City in the area of Bach Dang wharf - Saigon River - Thu Thiem.
As soon as it reached the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, the squadron attracted the attention of many people. Mr. Nguyen Van Hoa (residing in District 1) said: "The helicopter squad flying over me looks very beautiful, I see the national flag, the Party flag and am proud".
It is known that, in addition to the performance of the Air Force, on the morning of April 30 at Le Duan Street (Ho Chi Minh City), there was also a parade and parade such as: The parade of the model of Quoc Huy - Party flag block, the national flag - the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh; The parade of military and militia blocks; parade of police blocks; Parade mass blocks ... The total number of mobilized forces for the parade and parade is expected to be about 13,000 people.
