74th Republic Day parade concludes
New Delhi: A total of 50 aircraft, including nine Rafale jets, four helicopters and one maritime patrol aircraft stole the show and left the onlookers stunned at the 74th Republic Day parade that took place in the capital’s Kartavaya Path, on Thursday.
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The grand finale of the Republic Day parade saw participation of 45 air assets of the Indian Air Force (IAF), one from the Indian Navy and four choppers of the Indian Army.
Indigenously developed light combat helicopter (LCH) Prachand, a multirole chopper was also the part of the grand flypast that enthralled the audience present at Kartavaya Path. ALH Dhruv and ALH Rudra and Indian Air Force Prachand also stunned the spectators with their manoeuvres over the Kartavaya Path.
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Baaz Formation comprising of 3 Mig 29 UPG Multirole fighter aircraft
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Amrit Formation comprising of 6 Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft
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Garuda formation comprising of an Ilyushin Il-38 maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Indian Navy flanked by two An-32 transport aircraft of the IAF
Vajraang formation comprising of a C 130 Super Hercules transport aircraft in the center flanked by two Rafale multirole fighters on either side.
All photos provided by the defence ministry.
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