Photo series: Vietnam Air Force shows off its power in the capital's sky on National Day

Against the deep blue sky of September 2nd, formations of fighter jets, transport helicopters, and armed helicopters, including Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopters; Casa C-295 and C212i helicopters; Yak-130 and L-39NG helicopters; and Su-30MK2 helicopters, performed impressive aerial displays, creating a scene that was both majestic and emotionally charged.

Leading the way was a squadron of Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopters, carrying the national flag and the Party flag flying over the historic Ba Dinh Square, symbolizing the strength of national unity, the pride of the Party and the nation, and demonstrating the courage, intelligence, and aspiration to build a nation that will soar to new heights in the new era.

At Gia Lam Airport ( Hanoi ), a formation of three transport aircraft, one Casa C-295 and two Casa C-212s, simultaneously took off, joined formation, and flew over Ba Dinh Square.

Next came the formation of Casa C-295 and C212i transport aircraft – the "silent warriors," responsible for combat coordination, reconnaissance, transport, and search and rescue. Each flight was a combination of steely resolve and modern technology, affirming the courage, intelligence, and combat strength of the heroic Vietnam People's Air Force.

Shortly afterwards, a formation of six Yak-130 training and combat aircraft, arranged in an equilateral triangle, flew across the skies of Hanoi.

The Yak-130 and L-39NG aircraft are modern, multi-role training aircraft capable of operating in all weather conditions, day and night, performing training, reconnaissance, and attack missions against targets in the air, on land, and at sea. The presence of the Yak--130 and L-39NG affirms the combat capabilities and strength in protecting national sovereignty .

Four L-39NG aircraft flew across Ba Dinh Square in a straight, orderly, and beautiful formation, creating a majestic moment in the sky on the day of the grand celebration.

Meanwhile, the Su-30MK2 fleet is the pride and main strength of the Vietnam People's Air Force. This is a modern, supersonic, multi-role fighter jet that operates in all weather conditions, tightly controls airspace, and effectively attacks targets in the air, on land, and at sea. It is a "steel shield" that firmly protects the airspace, sea, borders, and islands of the Fatherland.

With the motto "using few to defeat many, using high quality to overcome large numbers," and with extraordinary courage, intelligence, and creativity, the air force troops "once they went on sortie, they returned victorious," defeating the enemy and fully fulfilling President Ho Chi Minh's teaching to "open a victorious air front."

Amidst the resounding cheers and applause from the stands and streets, the people of Hanoi, as well as millions watching on screen, clearly felt the spirit of "Steel courage, unwavering wings" of the soldiers of the skies.

The performance not only showcased military strength but also conveyed a message of will and determination to preserve peace , independence, and national sovereignty. Each flight path and formation exuded national pride, the result of months of persistent and rigorous training by the Vietnam People's Air Force.

Today's performance is not only an affirmation of strength, but also a tribute to previous generations and a promise of determination from today's generation: Always ready to fight and firmly defend the skies of the Fatherland in all situations.

Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/chum-anh-khong-quan-viet-nam-pho-dien-suc-manh-tren-bau-troi-thu-do-ngay-quoc-khanh-3374079.html