On the morning of 28/8, air force squadrons took off from Hoa Lac Airport (Hanoi) and Kep Airport (Bac Ninh), heading towards Ba Dinh Square for a celebratory flyover. 27 aircraft, including Mi helicopters, Su-30MK2s, Yak-130s, and L-39NGs, participated in the event.

Five Su-30MK2 fighter jets, piloted by the 927th Air Regiment, flew in a 5-2 formation. Photo: Vu Anh

The fighter squadron made two passes over Ba Dinh Square. The first pass was a straight flyover, while the second showcased complex maneuvers, requiring precise coordination among the pilots.

This event marked the first time five Su-30MK2s performed together. In previous events, such as the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South (A50) and other defense exhibitions in Hanoi, only four Su-30MK2s flew in formation.

The five Su-30MK2s broke formation, with the lead aircraft engaging its afterburners and climbing vertically like a drill into the sky. Photo: Duc Dong

Two Su-30MK2s fly over Ba Dinh Square. Photo: Duc Dong

The squadron continues to break formation and performs the drill maneuver. Photo: Duc Dong

The fighter squadron flies past the IL14 (VN-C482), President Ho Chi Minh's plane during the resistance war against the US, now on display at the 80th Anniversary of National Achievements Exhibition. Photo: Hoang Anh

Meanwhile, six Yak-130 jet trainers approached central Hanoi.

This event marks the first time six Yak-130s have flown together, double the number that performed in Ho Chi Minh City on 30/4. Photo: Duc Dong

After passing over Ba Dinh Square, three Yak-130s broke formation, with the lead aircraft performing the drill maneuver. Photo: Duc Dong

The Yak-130s, belonging to the 940th Regiment stationed in Phu Cat (Gia Lai), were moved to the north in late July to practice for this event.

Four L-39NGs fly in echelon formation over the Hanoi Flag Tower. This flight was performed by pilots from the 910th Regiment, who moved from Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen) to Kep in July for training. Photo: Le Tuan Tam

Earlier, 10 Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopters carrying the national and Party flags took off from Hoa Lac Airport and flew over Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Vo Thanh

Major General Nguyen Phung Tuan, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Defense - Air Force Service, commanded the flyover. Photo: Duc Dong

Many people found vantage points to watch the fighter jets and other aircraft fly over Ba Dinh Square. Photo: Duc Dong

After more than 30 minutes over the capital, the helicopters, fighter jets, and other aircraft landed safely at their respective airfields. This flyover serves as a preview for the air display planned for the National Day parade on 2/9 at Ba Dinh Square. Five types of aircraft will participate: Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopters; CACA C-295 and C212i transport planes; Su-30MK2 fighter jets; L39NGs; and Yak-130s.

Reporting team