Whizzing through the Skies: A Preview of Moscow's Festive Flyby Rehearsal
Multiple combatants discharged gunfire into Moscow's sky on the 5th of May.
Get your eyes peeled early on May 5th! Witness the exciting spectacle of Russia's military aviation rehearsing for the airshow of the Victory Day Parade. Social media abuzz with posts of fighter jets soaring through the skies, leaving a trail of thunderous roars behind them.
During the practice run, pilots were honing their skills in formation flights, executing jaw-dropping figures, and even creating the stunning image of Russia's tricolor in the sky.
As part of the preparations for the grand May 9th celebration, these aviation maneuvers were synchronized with rigorous air technique training sessions.
While the 2025 rehearsal schedule for the aerial portion of Moscow's Victory Day parade remains hush-hush, previous years suggest a series of rehearsals leading up to the grand event. Some reports hint at scheduling conflicts, such as internet throttling, during rehearsals [1]. Main parade rehearsals, showcasing a variety of military hardware, took place on April 29 and May 3, with a final dress rehearsal set for May 7 [3].
These rehearsals serve as an impressive display, featuring modern military technology such as Geranium drones alongside Iskander ballistic missiles and Yars intercontinental ballistic missiles [3]. If the weather cooperates, the aerial display may include awe-inspiring flybys by Su-30SM, MiG-29SMT, and Tu-160 strategic bombers [5].
Here's a sneak peek at the rehearsals and the parade:
- Rehearsals:
- April 29 (nightly rehearsal)
- May 3
- Final dress rehearsal: May 7
- Parade Details:
- Date: May 9, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m. local time
- Duration: Approximately two hours
- Featured Elements:
- Military equipment (T-34 tanks, Iskander-M missile systems, S-400 air defense systems)
- Trophy Western equipment (Abrams tanks, Leopard 2)
- Aerial displays (Su-30SM, MiG-29SMT, Tu-160) if weather permits
- Guests: Veterans, international leaders, and honored guests. [3][5]
The aviation industry plays a crucial role in the grand preparations for Russia's Victory Day Parade, with finance backing the acquisition of modern military technology, such as Geranium drones and high-performance aircraft like Su-30SM and Tu-160. Meanwhile, the transportation sector ensures that military hardware moves seamlessly, enabling the smooth execution of rehearsals for the aerial portion of the parade.
