VOV.VN - After days of rigorous training and with high determination, helicopters and fighter jets of the Vietnam People's Air Force opened the military parade in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and National Reunification.

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National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification

VOV.VN - A mass military parade took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. Let’s have a look at some of the images of the parade.

watching fighter jets release decoy flares over ho chi minh city sky picture 1 — Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighter jets, taking off from Bien Hoa Airbase, tear through the air as they soar into the sky.

watching fighter jets release decoy flares over ho chi minh city sky picture 2 — Meanwhile, 10 helicopters fly over the sky of the city, followed shortly after by the Yak and Su squadrons to cheers from the crowds below.

watching fighter jets release decoy flares over ho chi minh city sky picture 3 — They fly with the national flag and the Party flag fluttering proudly in the wind, stirring deep emotions and pride among thousands of spectators.

watching fighter jets release decoy flares over ho chi minh city sky picture 4 — Even more thrilling are the deafening roars of the Su-30MK2 and Yak-130 fighters. The jets streak across the deep blue sky. After a series of dazzling maneuvers, the pilots wow the crowd with a brilliant flare drop, a visually stunning display of aerial defence.

watching fighter jets release decoy flares over ho chi minh city sky picture 5 — All the fighter jets manoeuvre and release decoy flares with a high degree of precision and professional skills.

watching fighter jets release decoy flares over ho chi minh city sky picture 6 — Technically, flares are a core component of electronic defence systems. Some missiles don’t rely on radar but instead lock onto the heat signature emitted by aircraft engines. To counter this threat, when a missile alert is triggered, pilots deploy special flares (countermeasure rounds) to divert the missile’s path. This tactic allows the aircraft to evade and ensure safety.

Grand celebration marking 50 years of Vietnam’s national reunification

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and Ho Chi Minh City authorities solemnly held a grand anniversary marking the 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.

Grand celebration marking 50 years of Vietnam’s national reunification

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Watching fighter jets release decoy flares over Ho Chi Minh City sky

National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification

Watching fighter jets release decoy flares over Ho Chi Minh City sky

National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification

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