Close-up of Su-30MK2 fighter jet dropping heat traps in the sky of Ba Dinh

Leading the way were the Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopter squadrons, carrying the Party and national flags flying over the historic Ba Dinh Square. Photo: Nguyen Hue

Helicopters carrying the Party flag and the national flag pass over famous landmarks of Hanoi . Photo: Minh Quan

The flight demonstration took place right after the main ceremonies at Ba Dinh Square. Photo: Quyet Thang

Casa C-295 transport aircraft in the sky of Hanoi, morning of September 2. Photo: Quyet Thang

The L-39NG aircraft equipped with FJ44-4M engine, with multi-mission capability and advanced technology, participated in the performance. Photo: Quyet Thang

Yak-130 is a modern multi-purpose training aircraft, operating in all weather conditions, day and night, performing training, reconnaissance and attack missions to destroy targets in the air, on land and at sea. The presence of Yak-130 affirms the level of combat capability and the strength to protect national sovereignty . Photo: The Bang

Next, the Su-30MK2 fighter flew over Ba Dinh Square, dropping heat traps. Photo: The Bang

The release of heat traps at this location was carefully calculated by the Air Defense - Air Force. Photo: Bao Quy

Thermal decoys are part of an active defense system designed to protect aircraft against anti-aircraft missiles using infrared homing. Photo: Hoang Ha

Su-30MK2 is the pride and mainstay of the Vietnam People's Air Force. Photo: Quyet Thang

This is a modern supersonic multi-role fighter, operating in all weather conditions, tightly controlling airspace, effectively attacking targets in the air, on land, and at sea. Photo: Quyet Thang

The appearance of this heavy-class, multi-role fighter is a strong affirmation of the strength and mettle of the Vietnam People's Air Force. Photo: Quyet Thang