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More than 5,000 members of the armed forces participated in the first full-scale rehearsal of the military parade, preparing for the 50th anniversary of the National Reunification on April 30 in Ho Chi Minh City |
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From early morning, a group of 10 helicopters stood ready on the runway |
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The pilots were ready for action |
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The rehearsal began with a spectacular aerial salute by the Vietnamese Air Force, featuring 10 helicopters carrying flags, a formation of Su-30MK2 fighter jets, and a squadron of YAK-130 aircraft |
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The Party flag soared against the backdrop of the sky |
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The national flag fluttered proudly in the wind |
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Two flags fluttered above the industrial zones and seaports of Dong Nai province |
![]() | Ho Chi Minh City lights up for 50th anniversary of reunification As April arrives, Ho Chi Minh City comes alive in a jubilant atmosphere, glowing brightly under a dazzling cloak of lights that illuminate the night in celebration of the 50th anniversary of national reunification, a proud milestone in Vietnam’s storied history. |
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