The pilot of the F-16 aircraft of the Zeus group of the Air Force performed impressive maneuvers as part of a military parade in Thessaloniki.

The transition at a lower altitude in front of the audience was dedicated to those who gave their lives for the defense of our country, as well as to the families of colleagues who “left” in the line of duty.

Ambassador Christodoulos Gyakoumis also addressed his greetings to all Greeks on the occasion of the October 28 celebration.

“We were and will be ready to do what the generation of 1940 did. Honor to those who in their lives defined and protected Thermopylae. Happy birthday Greece, happy birthday Thessaloniki,” the Greek flyer wrote.

The military parade is great

Recently acquired French-made Rafale fighters and Marder 1A3 armored fighting vehicles and TTOA M1117 reconnaissance vehicles attracted the attention of the public at the October 28, 1940 anniversary parade in Thessaloniki.

However, not only Rafalis, but also the legendary Spitfire MJ755 aircraft flew in the sky of Thessaloniki, and the parade was accompanied by a demonstrative demonstration of the aerobatic team of single Zeus aircraft.

The planes and helicopters of the Air Force (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) flew over. 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 included the army battle colors section and the production school sections of the three branches of the armed forces (Euelpides, Permanent School for Chiefs, Sea Cadets, Permanent School for Naval Chiefs, Icarus, School for Aviation Technical NCOs, Army Corps Officers School and Nurses) 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 participated with Immediate Action motorcycles and patrol cars as well as ELAS Officers’ School probation officers, while the Fire Brigade and the Coast Guard – The Hellenic Coast Guard also participated with parts of the Special Disaster Response Unit consisting of climbers, rescuers and scuba divers and Special Missions, Rescue Service and Underwater Rescue Squad, respectively.