From early morning, all 10 helicopters gear up for the rehearsal. (Photo: VNA)
From early morning, all 10 helicopters gear up for the rehearsal. (Photo: VNA)
Pilot board the helicopters, ready for the training session. (Photo: VNA)
Pilot board the helicopters, ready for the training session. (Photo: VNA)
The full squadron of 10 helicopters takes off in unison for a coordinated practice. (Photo: VNA)
The full squadron of 10 helicopters takes off in unison for a coordinated practice. (Photo: VNA)
A helicopter proudly trails the national flag across the sky. (Photo: VNA)
A helicopter proudly trails the national flag across the sky. (Photo: VNA)
Flying in a 3-4-3 formation, helicopters carry both the Party flag and the national flag. (Photo: VNA)
Flying in a 3-4-3 formation, helicopters carry both the Party flag and the national flag. (Photo: VNA)
A vivid show of patriotism in the sky during the practice session. (Photo: VNA)
A vivid show of patriotism in the sky during the practice session. (Photo: VNA)
Flying in a 3-4-3 formation, helicopters carry both the Party flag and the national flag. (Photo: VNA)
Flying in a 3-4-3 formation, helicopters carry both the Party flag and the national flag. (Photo: VNA)
Pilots remain in high spirit, training hard for a flawless performance. (Photo: VNA)
Pilots remain in high spirit, training hard for a flawless performance. (Photo: VNA)
Preparations underway at Bien Hoa Airbase before the rehearsal flight. (Photo: VNA)
Preparations underway at Bien Hoa Airbase before the rehearsal flight. (Photo: VNA)
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Helicopters rehearse flag display for 50th anniversary of national reunification

Starting April 9, a squadron of 10 helicopters from the Vietnam People's Air Force has begun rehearsals over Dong Nai province and neighboring areas, flying the national flag and the Party flag. They are working hard to have an excellent grand aerial display at the upcoming celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South, and national reunification (April 30, 1975 –2025).