VietNamNet Bridge - The Marine One helicopter of President Barack Obama was brought to Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on May 18 to prepare for the official visit that will start on May 23.

The helicopter was transported to Noi Bai by a Boeing C-17 heavy transport aircraft of the US Air Force.

The helicopter was disassembled for easy transportation. It was then assembled again at the Noi Bai Airport.

The Marine One helicopter will escort Obama from the airport to Hanoi center. It may be also used by the US President during the visit.

From May 9 to 18, at least three groups of American experts visited Vietnam to survey and work with Vietnam authorities to prepare for the upcoming visit of Obama. To prepare for the visit, five flights via Boeing C-17 that will transport supplies and equipment to Vietnam have been made. Each aircraft can carry up to 77 tons of cargo.

The US also announced that the entourage of President Obama during his official visit to Vietnam will include 800 people and five specialized aircraft.

 


 

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III landed at Noi Bai Airport, Hanoi on May 18 morning.


 
 

The plane transported tons of cargo to serve the upcoming visit of President Obama.

 
 

... including a Marine One helicopter.

 

 

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After being assembly, the helicopter operated on trial.



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Photo: Reuters

 
 

To ensure the safety of the US President, it is usual that five Marine One helicopters are used at the same time and one of them carries the US President. In the picture, the US President steps down from Marine One VH helicopter-60N White Hawk. Photo: Airliner.

 
 

The Vice President and members of the US government can also use Marine One helicopters. The plane carrying the Vice President is called Marine Two. Marine One helicopter can perform a rescue mission for the President in an emergency. Photo: Reuters.

 
 

Each year, 4 pilots are selected to drive the Marine One. To control the helicopter, they have to undergo at least three years of training. The helicopters are maintained by a group of 800 naval soldiers stationed at Quantico, Virginia. Photo: White House.

 

Linh Nhat