Close-up of the first training of aircraft in the sky of Hanoi

(Chinhphu.vn) - The air force has conducted the first joint practice of a celebratory flight performance during the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day September 2 (mission A80) with 40 aircraft (including reserve).

On the morning of August 24, SU-30MK2 and Mi helicopters practiced at Ba Dinh Square to prepare for the A80 parade.

A total of 31 aircraft participated, including 10 helicopters; 3 transport aircraft CASA 295 and CASA 212i; 6 Yak-130; 4 L-39NG and 8 SU-30MK2 fighters. The aircraft took off and landed at Hoa Lac, Gia Lam ( Hanoi ) and Kep (Bac Ninh) airports.

Following the helicopter formation were three CASA transport C-295s and C-212i. The CASA C-295 is more than 24 m long, has a wingspan of nearly 26 m, is more than 8.6 m high, has a range of 4,600 km, and can carry up to 71 people or more than 9 tons of cargo. The CASA C212 is 16.2 m long, has a wingspan of more than 20 m, has a range of 1,811 km, and can carry 26 soldiers or 2.7 tons of cargo.

This was also the first time the L-39NGs participated in training in preparation for the grand ceremony. These aircraft maintained a step formation with a stable distance and spacing of 20 m, a height difference of 5-7 m, entering the grandstand area at an altitude of 250 to 300 m.

Over the past time, units of the Air Defense - Air Force have been diligently practicing to prepare for the parade.

According to the plan, the parade to celebrate the 80th anniversary of National Day will open with a torch procession, fireworks, and a welcome flight by the air force.

The parade consisted of 43 units: 26 military, 17 police, foreign military, military vehicles and special vehicles. The navy paraded at sea in Khanh Hoa, broadcast live to Hanoi.

Here are some photos from the Government Electronic Newspaper recording 31 planes practicing for the first time on Ba Dinh Square:

Phuong Lien - Nhat Bac

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