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 ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The gun barrel and shield are decorated with the Vietnamese national emblem and flag.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The unit commander is exchanging information at the ceremonial artillery deployment area.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
Each cannon had its tires repainted to ensure both aesthetic appeal and the best tire quality.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
Many other details of the cannon were also repainted.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
Carefully inspect the artillery's technical condition.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
Artillery shell casings are used in training exercises.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The officers and soldiers of the unit meticulously cleaned each part of the artillery piece.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
Many parts and positions of the artillery pieces are "covered" to protect them from dust, fog, rain, etc.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The ceremonial fireworks display attracted much attention from locals and tourists visiting the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
A young child poses for a commemorative photo next to the ceremonial fireworks display.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
The unit is paying close attention to ensuring safety around the area where the ceremonial fireworks are to be set up.
The ceremonial artillery has arrived in Dien Bien.
Ceremonial fireworks adorn the grounds of the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum.

HIEU TRUONG (compiled)

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