On April 25, the Air Defence – Air Force Service launched helicopter training flights over Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a powerful display of the national and party flags soaring across the sky.
This rehearsal was part of preparations to mark the 50th anniversary of the Reunification of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).
The “Wings of Steel” passed over iconic landmarks of the city named after Uncle Ho, carrying a message of national strength, resilience, and the dynamic development of Ho Chi Minh City.
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| The first “Wings of Steel” fly into the heart of Ho Chi Minh City from Dong Nai province |
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| Closer to the city centre |
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| Above the Thanh Da Peninsular |
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| Above Nhieu Loc Canal, one of the most well-known waterways in Ho Chi Minh City, which plays a vital role in water regulation and improving the city's living environment |
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Above Phu My Hung New Urban Area, the first urban area in Ho Chi Minh City |
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| Tan Thuan Export Processing Zone and Sala New Urban Area |
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| Above the Independent Palace |
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By Bich Ngoc - Le Tien
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