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| On December 19, Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 kicks off with stunning Displays at Gia Lam Airport. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
On the morning of December 19, 2024, the Vietnam Defense Expo 2024 officially opened with a grand and impressive ceremony. The event featured over 2,000 military personnel, artists, and performers, highlighted by an aerial display by the Air Force over Hanoi, witnessed by Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính and distinguished guests from Vietnam and abroad, and onlookers people.
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| The event featured over 2,000 military personnel, artists, and performers, highlighted by an aerial display by the Air Force over Hanoi. (Photo: Nguyen Hong). |
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| A salute flight of Mi helicopters carrying the national flag and the exhibition banner in a 3-4 formation. Below, performers, soldiers, and artists added vibrant displays to the ceremony. (Photo: Anh Tuan) |
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| Shortly afterward, Su-30MK2 fighter jets took off from Kep Air Base (Bac Giang), forming two squadrons. The first squadron comprised three jets, followed by a second squadron of four. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| The Su-30MK2 fighters soared into the skies, dazzling the audience with precision aerial maneuvers. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| The Su-30MK2 fighters soared into the skies, dazzling the audience with precision aerial maneuvers. Their spectacular loops and dives showcased the exceptional skills and coordination of the pilots. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Vietnamese pilots performed sharp "turn-around" maneuvers, impressing delegates attending the Expo. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| The highlight of the show was the sight of a Su-30MK2 deploying flares over Hanoi's sky. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| On Long Bien embankment near Gia Lam Airport’s runway, a large crowd of residents and vehicles stopped to watch the aerobatic displays by the squadrons. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
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| Spectators stood along the road, capturing moments of Mi helicopters carrying the national flag and the exhibition banner. (Photo: Nguyen Hong) |
