In the solemn and joyful atmosphere towards the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), the sky of Ho Chi Minh City has become a special stage, witnessing the impressive training performance of the Vietnam Air Force. From early morning on April 25, the city's people had the opportunity to admire the powerful "iron birds", including modern Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighter jets and multi-purpose Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, in a thorough training session in preparation for the upcoming historic parade.
At around 9:10 a.m., from Bien Hoa airport (Dong Nai), a squadron of 10 helicopters appeared in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City in a beautiful 3-4-3 formation, moving along a carefully calculated route. In particular, the image of the helicopters towing the bright red national flag and the majestic Party flag flying over the city center created an emotional and proud moment in the hearts of the people.
On the morning of April 25, before the preliminary rehearsal of the parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of national reunification, the Su30MK2 fighter jets and Mi helicopters had a practice session in the sky of Ho Chi Minh City.
People eagerly watched the rehearsal
The training session was a harmonious combination of helicopter and fighter squadrons, preparing for the official performance in the Parade and Parade to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the country's reunification. The flight formations were divided into many groups, performing tactical formation flights, creating an eye-catching performance with the synchronous and absolutely precise coordination between modern fighter jets and powerful helicopters.
The majestic helicopter squadron raised the national flag and the Party flag flying in the central sky of Ho Chi Minh City during a practice session.
The training flight route of the squadrons starts from Bien Hoa airport (Dong Nai), then along the Hanoi highway, crosses Saigon bridge and ends in the central area of Ho Chi Minh City - where the preliminary rehearsal, final rehearsal and official celebration ceremony will take place on April 30. This is an important technical test step, and also an opportunity for the pilots to perfectly calibrate the flight formation, coordinating smoothly with the ground activities at the main stage on Le Duan street, in front of the Independence Palace.
These days, Ho Chi Minh City seems to be wearing a joyful atmosphere, seething with pride.
During the training session on the morning of April 25, powerful fighter jets flew in formation across the central area of Ho Chi Minh City, attracting all eyes. The characteristic roaring sound of jet engines from fighter jets and the familiar sound of helicopter propellers echoing in the air made people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City amazed and excited. At around 9:00 a.m., the squadrons simultaneously entered the airspace of the city center, performing synchronized flights, beautiful and technical aerobatics. The powerful Su-30 fighter jets flew across the central sky, creating a powerful whistling sound, while the Yak-130 fighter jets also showed off their flexibility as they glided through the air.
The roaring sound of jet engines from fighter planes and the distinctive sound of helicopter propellers echoing in the sky makes people and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City amazed.
The skillful flying performances not only demonstrated the modern combat capabilities of the Vietnam Air Force but also showed the spirit of close coordination, absolute precision and high level of professionalism of the pilots. The official parade on the morning of April 30 on Le Duan Street, District 1, promises to be a grand event with 21 cannon shots resounding to the solemn national anthem, a welcome parade of the Air Force along with the army, police, militia and people.
Helicopters flew past as if "tearing" the air.
It is known that the aircraft squadrons took off from Bien Hoa airport (Dong Nai) and then flew in a carefully prepared formation to the center of Ho Chi Minh City. This is the third time that the flag-raising helicopter squadrons appeared in this area in April, after impressive reconnaissance and demonstration flights on April 18 and 22. Each time these "birds of peace" appear, they attract special attention and great pride from the city's residents.
The skillful flying performances not only demonstrate combat ability but also show the spirit of close coordination and absolute precision between pilots.
Everyone is working hard to practice for a grand celebration day.
After these thorough training sessions, the state-level general rehearsal will be held on April 27 on Le Duan Street, including many special parts such as the helicopter raising the national flag and the Party flag, the skillful acrobatics of fighter jets, the solemn parade of the armed forces and the majestic cannon firing at Bach Dang Wharf with the majestic Vietnamese National Anthem. Ho Chi Minh City these days seems to be wearing a joyful atmosphere, seething with pride, as people are eagerly awaiting the great national holiday - a milestone of 50 years of peace, unity and development of Vietnam.
