Helicopters flying flags rehearse to celebrate 50 years of national reunification

In order to implement the training plan with flight formations, ready for the 50th anniversary of national reunification, the Air Defense - Air Force Service built a plan to select pilots and flight crews from three main units such as Regiment 916 (Division 371), Regiment 917 (Division 370) and Regiment 930 (Division 372).

Image of helicopters flying a flag-raising exercise in Bien Hoa ( Dong Nai ). Photo: Anh Tu

According to Lao Dong's records on April 9, at Bien Hoa airport (Dong Nai), from early morning, hundreds of officers and soldiers, especially the pilots of 3 helicopter regiments, were ready for the training session.

From early morning, the pilots of 3 helicopter regiments were ready for the training session. Photo: Anh Tu

About 10 modern helicopters such as Mi-8, Mi-171, Mi-17… were trained by pilots to fly and raise the national flag and the Party flag in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the country’s reunification. The helicopter squadron’s mission was to carry the national flag over the Independence Palace.

About 10 modern helicopters such as Mi-8, Mi-171, Mi-17… were practiced by pilots to fly and raise the national flag and the Party flag in preparation for the 50th anniversary of national reunification. Photo: Anh Tu

The flags are the same size with a length of 5.4 m, a width of 3.6 m, made of polyester, a fabric with tough, durable and breathable properties to ensure good performance during the process. The process of hanging the flag on the helicopter includes the steps of collecting the flag and hanging the cable.

Soldiers are arranging flags to be hung on helicopters for the exercise. Photo: Anh Tu

The 8m long cable will be fixed to the helicopter's external hook along with a 120kg counterweight. This ensures the flag rope is tight and keeps the flag flying beautifully when performing at a speed of 80 - 120 km/h.

The helicopter squadron's mission is to carry the national flag and the Party flag over the Independence Palace. Photo: Anh Tu

After preparation and close inspection by all levels (team leader, squadron and battalion), the flight organization began training a squadron of about 10 helicopters.

Party flags and national flags flutter in the sky of Bien Hoa area (Dong Nai). Photo: Anh Tu

Not only helicopters, other air force units with Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighter jets are also practicing at Bien Hoa airport.

Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighter jets practice in the sky. Photo: Anh Tu

In addition to the air force performance, on the morning of April 30, on Le Duan Street (HCMC), there will also be a parade with the firing of 21 cannons to the background of the Vietnamese National Anthem, a parade of model cars with the National Emblem - the Party flag, the Fatherland flag - a car carrying the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh ; a parade of military and militia forces; a parade of police forces; and a parade of the masses. The total number of forces mobilized for the parade is expected to be about 13,000 people.

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Source: https://laodong.vn/xa-hoi/truc-thang-treo-co-dien-tap-ki-niem-50-nam-thong-nhat-dat-nuoc-1488903.ldo