Soldiers meet at 4 a.m. on April 24 to get ready for their practice flying over Dien Bien.
|
Every helicopter undergoes thorough inspection before participating in the event.
|
The armed forces, including the Air Force, will join the parade at Dien Bien Provincial Stadium on May 7 to commemorate 70 years of the Dien Bien Phu Victory over French colonialists.
|
Each helicopter undergoes a thorough check before it can take off.
|
The practice needs to guarantee the safety of people, weapons, and equipment.
|
The May 7 parade will include all military and militia forces, including the Air Force.
|
On March 13, 1954, the Vietnamese revolutionary army began its first attack on the heavily fortified base of Dien Bien Phu, starting a significant 56-day campaign. This victory directly led to the signing of the Geneva Accords, bringing an end to the war and restoring peace in Indochina.
|
The parade highlights the importance and historical value of the Dien Bien Phu victory and the development of the Vietnam People's Army.
|
The Air Force's practice attracts a lot of local residents.
|