A helicopter towing the national flag flies over the Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City during a military parade marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Tuoi Tre
8:05 am
A formation of 10 helicopters arrives over Ho Chi Minh City as part of the anniversary parade.
Shortly after, Yak-130 and Su-30MK2 fighter jet squadrons roar into the city skies to cheers from spectators below.
A fighter jet releases flares during an aerial display in Ho Chi Minh City marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre
A fighter jet releases flares during an aerial display in Ho Chi Minh City marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre
A fighter jet releases flares during an aerial display in Ho Chi Minh City marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Chau Tuan / Tuoi Tre
A fighter jet releases flares during an aerial display in Ho Chi Minh City marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Tuoi Tre
7:50 am
Two squadrons of Su-30MK2 fighter jets take off, their engine roars cutting through the air as they streak toward the sky.
A helicopter carrying the Vietnamese national flag flies toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City to mark the start of a military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Tuoi Tre
7:46 am
A second squadron of Yak-130 fighter jets takes off from Bien Hoa Air Base in Dong Nai Province, heading toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City.
7:44 am
Three Yak-130 fighter jets take off from Bien Hoa Air Base in Dong Nai Province en route to Ho Chi Minh City's center.
Helicopters carrying the Vietnamese national flags fly toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City to mark the start of a military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Tuoi Tre
5:55 am
A Su-30MK2 fighter jet conducts meteorological reconnaissance, appears over central Ho Chi Minh City.
5:48 am
A fighter jet departs from Bien Hoa Air Base for meteorological reconnaissance ahead of the parade.
Su-30MK2 fighter jets fly toward the center of Ho Chi Minh City to mark the start of a military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of southern Vietnam and Reunification Day, April 30, 2025. Photo: Tuoi Tre
Preparations for the event began at dawn, with helicopter and fighter jet squadrons conducting final checks.
Despite multiple practice flights in recent weeks — including preliminary and full dress rehearsals — military personnel treated Wednesday’s performance with heightened precision and discipline.
A fighter jet departs from Bien Hoa Air Base for meteorological reconnaissance ahead of the parade.
Pilots in a fighter jet flying into Ho Chi Minh City's center for meteorological reconnaissance ahead of the parade.
People watch a fighter jet flying over Ho Chi Minh City's center for meteorological reconnaissance ahead of the parade.
Helicopters prepare at Bien Hoa Air Base ahead of the parade.
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