On Megalo Alexandrou Avenue in Thessaloniki, a large military parade is held in honor of the national anniversary on October 28, 1940, in the presence of the President of the Republic, Katerina Sakellaropoulou.

The Government is represented by the Minister of National Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos.

The parade opened with the Philharmonic Orchestra of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, followed by the general command of the political departments.

Earlier, the President of the Republic laid a wreath at the Hero of the 3rd Army Corps.

The newly acquired French-made Rafale fighters, Marder 1A3 armored fighting vehicles and TTOA M1117 reconnaissance vehicles are expected to attract the attention of the public at the 1940 anniversary parade to be held on October 28, 1940 in Thessaloniki.

However, not only Rafalis will fly in the skies of Thessaloniki, but also the legendary Spitfire MJ755 aircraft, and the parade will be accompanied by a demonstration of precision performed by an air demonstration group of single Zeus aircraft.

Air Force planes and helicopters (including F-16 and F-4 fighters), as well as helicopters of the Air Force of the ground forces (Apache, Chinook, Kiowa Warrior, etc.), the Navy (Sikorsky S-70) will fly over it. parade ground) and security forces.

The parade was opened by political sections of historical associations and unions, as well as volunteer detachments, followed by a motorized phalanx with a platoon of cars and motorcycles of the Armed Forces.

The Marching Phalanx comprises the Army Combat Colors Section and the Productive School Sections of the three branches of service (Euelpides, Permanent School of Chief Petty Officers, Sea Cadets, Permanent School of Naval Chief Officers, Icarus, School of Aviation Technical Non-commissioned Officers, School of Army Corps Officers and Nurse Officers ) and security forces.

Of course, there were special forces officers – marines, special forces, submarine destroyers – but also the personnel of the 71st airborne brigade.

The Hellenic Police is involved with Immediate Action motorcycles and patrol cars as well as ELAS Officers’ School probation officers, while the Fire Brigade and Coast Guard – The Hellenic Coast Guard is also involved with parts of the Special Disaster Response Unit, consisting of climbers, rescuers and scuba divers and special missions, rescue service and underwater rescue unit, respectively.