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| The Mi-171, Mi-17, and Mi-8 helicopters were positioned precisely at Bien Hoa Airport. |
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| The Party and national flags are identical in size at approximately 20 square metres, with 120kg counterweights at the bottom of the cable to keep the flags taut while airborne. |
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| The flight crews participating in this special flight belong to the 917th Air Regiment (370th Division), 916th Regiment (371st Division), and 930th Regiment (372nd Division). |
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| The aircraft were ordered to take off at specific heights and distances according to flight command instructions. |
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| The helicopters used are Mi-171, Mi-17 and Mi-8 flying in a 3-4-3 formation. |
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| The planned flight route is: Bien Hoa Military Airport - Thu Duc - Saigon Bridge - Independence Palace - Bach Dang Wharf, then departing from central District 1 flying along the Saigon River to Thu Dau Mot City (Binh Duong), before returning to Bien Hoa Military Airport. |
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| Inside the helicopter cockpit. |
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| The helicopter carrying the Party flag from Bien Hoa Airport heading towards Ho Chi Minh City. |
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| A helicopter pulling the national flag flies past the Bitexco building (District 1). |
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| In addition to helicopters, the formation includes Su-30MK fighter jets and Yak-130 multipurpose trainer aircraft. |
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| Ten helicopters fly with Party and national flags over Ho Chi Minh City in preparation for the April 30 Grand Ceremony. |
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| The appearance of helicopters carrying Party and national flags in recent days will be a special memory for Ho Chi Minh City residents. |
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| After returning to their exact parking positions, the technical and flight crews promptly begin comprehensive inspections. |
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| At present, the officers, pilots and flight crews have practised the drill thoroughly, flying and displaying the Party and national flags, determined to deliver a spectacular performance at the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification. |
