The army marched with tanks and helicopters on Heroes’ Square on Monday to mark the upcoming national holiday. As before, the military is offering everything it has for its performance show this year. On Monday afternoon, three helicopters landed in the middle of Heldenplein with great interest from the public. At the same time, tanks and other vehicles also drove in. Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner (ÖVP) personally welcomed the arriving soldiers.
The national holiday on Wednesday traditionally starts with the laying of a wreath by Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen and the federal government. Afterwards there is a grand swearing in at Heldenplatz and a viaduct with two Eurofighters and a C-130 Hercules. After two Corona years with restrictions, another 1000 recruits are sworn in. At the end, paratroopers land on Heroes’ Square.
The armed forces are also discussed in two other places: Disaster relief and ABC units are presented at the court, the foreign missions and in the Burgtheater. In addition, the Safety Festival of the City of Vienna takes place on the Rathausplatz.
Militia in (film) focus
The construction work will be completed on Monday, because Tuesday is school day. The focus of the performance show is with the militia, Austrian director and Oscar winner Stefan Ruzowitzky has made four videos for the army, which will be shown on their own website and on ORF on October 26 from 9 a.m.
Source: Krone
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