Dozens of jets, HCMCityfor nha cai 5 helicopters train in HCM City for 50th anniversary parade

March 27, 2025 - 13:36 Your browser does not support the audio element. Dozens of fighter jets from the Air Defence - Air Force Service conducted training flights around HCM City this morning to prepare for the military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and Việt Nam's National Reunification Day.

Military helicopters started from Biên Hoà Airbase and flew to HCM City in a rehearsal for the ceremony marking 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and Việt Nam's National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025). — VNA/VNS Photo

HCM CITY — Dozens of fighter jets and helicopters from the Air Defense - Air Force Service conducted training flights around HCM City this morning to prepare for the military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and Việt Nam's National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975 - 2025).

The aircraft included 10 Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters, six Yak-130 military training aircraft, and seven Su-30MK2 fighter jets.

Fighter jets conduct a training exercise over HCM City on March 27. — Photo laodong.vn

The fighter jets took off in formations from Biên Hoà air base in Đồng Nai province, with each formation taking off around three to five minutes apart.

Helicopters flew in three-four-three formations, while fighter jets flew in groups of three to four aircraft, with the leading formation being one to two kilometres ahead.