Discover the typical aircraft fleets that the pilots of Flight Squadron 919 have mastered - Lang Son Electronic Newspaper

65 years ago, on May 1, 1959, the 919th Air Transport Regiment (now the 919th Flight Group) was established, becoming the first Military -Civil Aviation transport unit of Vietnam.

From the first military aircraft, the 919th Flight Group has continuously expanded its fleet, conquering the sky with modern, advanced aircraft.

65 years ago, on May 1, 1959, the 919th Transport Air Regiment (now the 919th Flight Group) was established, becoming the first Military-Civil Aviation transport unit of Vietnam. The history of the formation and development of the 919th Flight Group has gone through many stages with many different types of aircraft.

With the responsibility of participating in both combat and military transport, as well as serving special aircraft and civil activities, the aircraft of the 919th Transport Air Force Regiment - 919th Flight Squadron have left a strong mark in the history of the air force and the Vietnamese aviation industry.

Phase 1, from 1959-1975: Flight Group 919 was born and developed during the period when the North built socialism, fought to liberate the South, and unify the country.

Li-2 aircraft

This was the first heavy transport aircraft operated by the 919th Air Group, serving the missions of transporting goods, soldiers and participating in combat during the resistance war against the US. Photo: Li-2 aircraft serving the Lao battlefield during the period from 1960-1962...

Mi-1, Mi-4 and Mi-6 helicopters

The Mi-1, Mi-4 and Mi-6 are helicopters that can carry people and cargo. Photo: Comrade Dang Tinh, Director of the Air Force Department, takes a photo with the crew of the Mi-4 aircraft at Gia Lam airport in 1960.

IL-14 aircraft

The IL-14 is a propeller-driven, short-range transport aircraft. Photo: IL-14 aircraft serving the economy and defense in 1962.

An-2 aircraft

An-2 is a propeller-driven, light transport aircraft. Photo: An-2 crew taking a photo before performing a flight to attack a US-puppet commando ship in 1966.

Mi-6 aircraft

The Mi-6 is a large transport helicopter, cargo crane. Photo: Mi-6 of Regiment 919 mobile crane Mig fighter aircraft at Kien An airport-1972.

An-24 and An-26 aircraft

The An-24 and An-26 are turboprop aircraft that can carry passengers and cargo short distances. Photo: The An-24 aircraft carrying General Secretary Le Duan on a business trip to Quang Binh province in 1973.

IL-18 aircraft

During nearly 20 years of operation, IL-18 aircraft have carried out thousands of passenger and cargo flights and hundreds of special flights carrying high-ranking leaders in absolute safety.

Mi-8 helicopter

Mi-8 is a helicopter, used to transport people and goods.

Yak40 aircraft

The Yak40 is a short-range turboprop passenger aircraft. Photo: General Vo Nguyen Giap congratulates the Yak40 crew on completing their mission.

DC-3, DC-4 and DC-6 aircraft

DC-3, DC-4 and DC-6 are propeller-driven trophy aircraft used for passenger transport. Photo: DC-4 aircraft at A75 Aircraft Maintenance Enterprise.

Phase II from 1976-1989: Carrying out both economic and defense tasks.

An-30 aircraft

The An-30 is a turboprop aircraft, designed for aerial mapping, photo reconnaissance and passenger transport.

TU-134 aircraft

The TU-134 is a short-range passenger jet. Photo: Vietnam Airlines Tu-134 in 1976.

Boeing 707

The Boeing 707 is a jet airliner.

Phase III from 1990 to present: Promoting the heroic tradition in the construction and development of Vietnam Airlines.

ATR-72 aircraft

The ATR-72 is a small, twin-engine, short-range turboprop airliner.

Airbus A320 aircraft

(1995-2007) In 1995, successfully received 10 Airbus A320 aircraft - a new Western technology aircraft, creating conditions for Vietnam Airlines to expand its international flight network.

Boeing 767

(1995-2006) In 1996, for the first time, a Vietnamese flight crew flew a Boeing 767 from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City absolutely safely, without the need for a foreign pilot to accompany them.

Fokker-70 aircraft

The Fokker 70 is a 70-seat, twin-engine jet airliner developed as a smaller version of the larger 100-seat Fokker 100.

Boeing 777

(2003-2017) In 2003, Vietnam Airlines mastered the operation of high-altitude Boeing 777 aircraft. Implemented direct transcontinental flights between Vietnam and Europe.

Airbus A321 aircraft

(2004-present) In 2004, Vietnam Airlines received Airbus A321 aircraft to replace Airbus A320.

Airbus A330 aircraft

(2006-2019) Joining Vietnam Airlines since October 2006, the Airbus A330 fleet has safely transported nearly 20 million passengers, successfully performing nearly 96,000 flights. Photo: The first pilots of the Airbus A330 fleet in 2006.

Airbus A350-900 aircraft

(2015-present) July 2015 Vietnam Airlines became the first airline in Asia and the second in the world to receive the new generation Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

787-9 Dreamliner

(2015-present) In 2015, Vietnam Airlines received the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, becoming the first airline in Asia-Pacific to simultaneously receive and operate two new generation modern aircraft: the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and the Airbus A350-900.

Airbus A321 neo aircraft

(2018-present) In 2018, Vietnam Airlines mastered the operation of modern new technology narrow-body aircraft Airbus A321 neo.

Boeing B787-10 Dreamliner

(2019-present) August 2019: Received the first Boeing B787-10 Dreamliner - Boeing's world's largest wide-body aircraft.

With a glorious history of more than six decades, Flight 919 has always maintained its golden tradition, constantly striving to improve, affirming its position as the leading flight unit in Vietnam./.

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