Air Force first time flying the flag of joint training A80 ready for the big festival

On the morning of August 20, at Hoa Lac Airport (Hanoi), the Air Defense - Air Force Technical Institute coordinated with Helicopter Regiments 916, 917 and 930 to organize acceptance tests and fly the Party flag and the National flag in the 1-3-3-3 formation, preparing for the 80th National Day celebration on September 2.

The flight formation included 10 Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters of Regiment 916 (Division 371), coordinating with forces from Regiment 917 (Division 370) and Regiment 930 (Division 372).

From early morning, the Party flags and national flags fluttered under the helicopter blades in the sky of Hoa Lac, creating a majestic and heroic scene.

During the training session, the squadron strictly adhered to the regulations on distance, altitude, speed and coordinated closely with the ground forces to align the flight path in sync with the parade formation. The flight crews also tested their coordination ability, the quality of the flag-raising equipment and the technical system.

Technicians of the Air Defense - Air Force Technical Institute check the flag hoisting equipment system before flight.

Mi-8 and Mi-17 helicopters flying the Party and national flags prepare to take off at Hoa Lac airport on the morning of August 20.

Before taking off, Mi-171 helicopter with registration number SAR 04 conducted meteorological reconnaissance flights, ensuring absolute safety for the entire mission.

Pilots of Regiments 916, 917, 930 coordinated to maintain a 1-3-3-3 formation.

The Party flag and the national flag fluttered in the wind, creating a heroic and majestic scene.

A formation of 10 helicopters flew at the same distance, altitude, and speed in the sky of Hoa Lac.

Panoramic view of the flag-raising training session, ready for the opening ceremony of the parade at Ba Dinh Square on September 2.

On September 2, the flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square will open the parade of armed forces and people, becoming a highlight with sacred symbolic meaning, affirming the strength and national spirit in the great festival of the country.

Le Phu/News and People Newspaper

Source: https://baotintuc.vn/anh/khong-quan-lan-dau-treo-co-bay-hop-luyen-a80-san-sang-cho-ngay-hoi-lon-20250820140913943.htm