The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.

On April 22nd, ceremonial cannons for the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory were assembled at the grounds of the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum in Dien Bien province.

Immediately after deploying the artillery pieces to their positions, the unit's officers and soldiers actively and urgently cleaned, maintained, and technically inspected them, while also assigning personnel to guard them 24/7 to ensure the safety of the equipment. It is known that the highlight of the upcoming commemoration ceremony will be the participation of the ceremonial artillery force, consisting of 18 short-barreled 105mm cannons (15 official, 3 reserve) and 12 helicopters (9 official, 2 reserve, 1 search and rescue). The ceremonial artillery pieces are numbered sequentially, totaling 15 cannons. The gun barrels and shields are decorated with the national emblem and flag of Vietnam. The parade and march at the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory will begin with 21 artillery volleys to the tune of the national anthem of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Below are some images of the ceremonial artillery:

The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.

The ceremonial artillery pieces are positioned in front of the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum.

The gun barrel and shield are decorated with the Vietnamese national emblem and flag.

The unit commander is exchanging information at the ceremonial artillery deployment area.

Each cannon had its tires repainted to ensure both aesthetic appeal and the best tire quality.

Many other details of the cannon were also repainted.

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Carefully inspect the artillery's technical condition.

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The officers and soldiers of the unit meticulously cleaned each part of the artillery piece.

Many parts and positions of the artillery pieces are "covered" to protect them from dust, fog, rain, etc.

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A young child poses for a commemorative photo next to the ceremonial fireworks display.

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