National Day: VAT69 commandos wow the crowd with parachute landing


  • Nation
  • Thursday, 31 Aug 2023

A VAT69 commando coming in for landing with the Jalur Gemilang. Photo courtesy of Information Department.

PUTRAJAYA: The crowd at Dataran Putrajaya here was wowed by the heroic acrobatics of VAT69 commandos landing in Dataran Putrajaya with parachutes during the 66th National Day parade here Thursday (Aug 31).

The team of six were despatched from a helicopter while holding the Jalur Gemilang, the Malaysia Madani logo and the VAT69 commando flag, among others.

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