Discussing how to repair and embellish the relief “Capture of American pilot John McCain”

Attending were former Politburo member and former Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi; Representatives of professional agencies, experts, artists, architects…

From May to October 1967, the US Air Force organized five attacks on Yen Phu Power Plant to cut off the power supply to Hanoi and neighboring provinces. Dozens of planes and American soldiers, including John McCain, attacked the factory, but were shot down and captured by Vietnamese soldiers.

To remember this event, on the sidewalk of Thanh Nien Street, between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake (Yen Phu Ward, Tay Ho District), the relief “Capture of American pilot John McCain” was built in 1984.

The pilot, after the war, was Senator John McCain, who was instrumental in normalizing and promoting bilateral relations between Vietnam and the United States.

Speaking at the opening of the conference, Chairman of Tay Ho District People’s Committee Nguyen Dinh Khuyen said that in recent years, Tay Ho District People’s Committee has made many efforts in preserving the relief and embellishing the infrastructure system around the storage area. memorial at Thanh Nien street, Yen Phu ward. However, over time, the relief “Capture of American pilot John McCain” showed signs of deterioration.

“With the spirit of inquiry, we hope to receive opinions so that we can carry out the embellishment and repair of the relief, strengthen propaganda work, promote values, and raise people’s awareness of the glorious victories of our army and people in defending the Fatherland; At the same time, we honor the spirit of love for peace and charity of the Vietnamese people and aim to build a future of peace, stability, and development for Vietnam and all countries in the world”, Mr. Nguyen Dinh Khuyen emphasized.

At the conference, delegates clarified the event of the army and people of Hanoi capital capturing pilot John McCain, who piloted an A4 plane that was shot down in the Yen Phu Power Plant area; Solutions to repair and embellish the reliefs related to fine arts, conservation, and materials; Operation, maintenance and repair solutions.

In particular, architect Truong Thanh said that the repair and embellishment of the relief needs to be researched and considered to be able to adjust aesthetics and materials to confirm historical evidence and show recognition. of the people of the Capital with a precious friend who was once a former enemy.

Stating the meaning of the relief, former Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Pham Quang Nghi emphasized that this is an image of the victories of the army and people of Hanoi Capital; The embellishment and repair of the relief is to manage, preserve and promote the value of souvenir and event locations; Meets the requirements of history, political and diplomatic significance…

At the end of the workshop, the Organizing Committee received opinions from professional agencies, experts, artists, architects…; At the same time, he affirmed that the opinions are the basis to soon carry out the embellishment, repair and embellishment of the relief in accordance with the provisions of the Cultural Heritage Law and regulations on fine arts activities, contributing to promoting the value of the statue. value as a memorial site for the event, worthy of a monument for diplomatic relations between Vietnam and the United States.