At 10:30, a formation of 10 helicopters took off from Hoa Lac airport and headed towards central Hanoi. The video shows the helicopters passing over West Lake, approaching the inner city. Video: Huy Manh

The helicopter formation flew over Ba Dinh square and the National Assembly building. For this rehearsal, the Vietnam People's Air Force deployed Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, and Mi-172 helicopters.

The temperature in Hanoi was around 25 degrees Celsius with hazy and cool weather. The helicopters made three passes around Ba Dinh square. Photo: Ngoc Thanh

The helicopters flew over Ba Dinh square, gradually descending with each pass. Photo: Ngoc Linh

Helicopters flew over the National Assembly building. Photo: Tung Dinh

Hundreds of people in the Ba Dinh square area watched and recorded the helicopters. Photo: Tung Dinh

The helicopters passed over the memorial area near Ba Dinh square. Photo: author or source

The helicopter formation flew over Hoan Kiem lake. Photo: Hang Duong

According to the plan, during the parade on the morning of 2/9, the Air Defense - Air Force will organize 9 flights with 30 aircraft for the celebratory flyover. The aircraft will take off and land at Hoa Lac, Gia Lam (Hanoi), and Kep (Bac Ninh) airports.

As soon as the helicopters finished their display, two CASA C-295 transport aircraft appeared. The CASA C-295 is over 24 meters long, has a wingspan of nearly 26 meters, and a height of over 8.6 meters. It can carry up to 71 people and over 23 tons of cargo. Photo: author or source

Reporting team