Jan 26, 2021, 01:24PM ISTSource: TOI.in
Rafale fighter jets, which were inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF) last year, featured in the Republic Day parade and culminated the flypast by carrying out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation. The 72nd Republic Day parade culminated with a single Rafale aircraft flying at a speed of 900km/hr. The aircraft is piloted by Gp Capt Harkirat Singh, Shaurya Chakra, Commanding Officer of 17 Squadron with Sqn Ldr Kislaykant.