This morning, the Vietnamese Air Force deployed helicopter and transport aircraft formations flying over Ba Dinh Square as part of preparations for the grand military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

At around 11:00 a.m., ten helicopters flew in formation over central Hanoi, including a pass over Ba Dinh Square, followed closely by CASA transport aircraft. The aircraft took off and landed at Hoa Lac and Gia Lam airports.

The formations performed a total of three flyovers above Ba Dinh Square.

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Helicopter squadrons fly past Ba Dinh Square and the National Assembly building. Photo: Hoang Ha
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Aircraft took off and landed at Hoa Lac and Gia Lam airports in Hanoi. Photo: Hoang Ha
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Around 11:00 a.m., ten helicopters flew in formation over central Hanoi, followed by CASA aircraft. Photo: The Bang
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Each formation flew over Ba Dinh Square three times. Photo: Thach Thao
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Two CASA transport aircraft fly over downtown Hanoi. Photo: Nguyen Hue
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The capital city was overcast with mild temperatures and no sunlight. Photo: Nguyen Hue
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On September 2, the Air Force plans to organize nine flight formations with a total of 30 aircraft. Photo: Nguyen Hue
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On the ground, along streets such as Hung Vuong, Le Hong Phong, and Dien Bien Phu, hundreds of citizens waved national flags in greeting. Photo: The Bang
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Crowds also gathered on rooftops of high-rise buildings to view the air show. Photo: Hoang Ha
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Helicopters flew over iconic Hanoi landmarks including West Lake, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, and the Government Office. Photo: Duc Anh

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At 11:30 a.m., the helicopter formation passed over the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, circling three times before returning to base.
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The squadrons also flew over Lenin Park. Photo: Manh Hung
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The formation flew across Nhat Tan Bridge and the Red River. Photo: Quyet Thang
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The squadron completes its mission and takes a commemorative photo. Photo: Duc Anh

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