This morning, helicopters trailing the Party and national flags, along with fighter jets including the Yak-130 and Su-30MK2, conducted a rehearsal flight over downtown Hanoi.

This marked the second aerial drill by the Air Force flying over Ba Dinh Square and various urban districts in preparation for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

Below are aerial images capturing the elegant harmony of ancient charm and modern architecture in Hanoi as seen from the helicopters.

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This morning, a formation of helicopters flew the national flag from Hoa Lac Airport into the city center. Photo: The Bang
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From the air, the capital appears as a modern city with skyscrapers interspersed with historical landmarks. Photo: The Bang
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Helicopters flew the national flag over My Dinh National Stadium. Photo: The Bang
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Fighter jets passed over Ba Dinh Square - the site of the upcoming National Day celebration. Photo: The Bang
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Hoan Kiem Lake and Turtle Tower viewed from a helicopter. Photo: The Bang
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The heart of Hanoi from above. Photo: The Bang
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The wide expanse of West Lake on one side and Truc Bach Lake on the other. Photo: The Bang
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Skyscrapers in western Hanoi and the city’s Ring Road No. 2. Photo: The Bang
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Helicopters flying across the Red River and the historic Long Bien Bridge. Photo: The Bang
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Photo: The Bang
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Photo: The Bang
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Photo: Duc Anh
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Helicopters over the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, near the Ministry of National Defense. Photo: Duc Anh
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Helicopters flying over the National Assembly and Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Photo: Nguyen Hue
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Photo: Thach Thao
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Photo: Thach Thao
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Residents gaze in awe at the aircraft and fighter jets during the practice run. Photo: Bao Quy
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Su-30MK2 fighter jets fly over the Hanoi Flag Tower. Photo: Bao Quy
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Aircraft fly over the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Photo: Thach Thao
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According to the flight plan for the National Day celebration, the formation includes 9 groups of around 30 aircraft, including helicopters, CASA 295, CASA 212i, Yak-130, L-39NG, and SU-30MK2. Photo: The Son

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