R-Day Parade: IAF performs fly-past with 9 formations and a Rafale showstopper ANI | Updated: Jan 26, 2021 15:42 IST
New Delhi [India], January 26 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday conducted a fly-past comprising of nine separate formations of aircrafts-cum-helicopters and one Rafale carrying out a Vertical Charlie , during the Republic Day Parade. Rudra , the first formation, comprised of a Dakota aircraft flanked by two Mi-17 IV helicopters flying in Vic formation. The formation was led by Gp Capt Menon and Wg Cdr SS Gehlot flying the Dakota aircraft.
The Sudarshan formation was next to approach the saluting dais, which consisted of one Chinook and two Mi-17 IV helicopters in Vic formation flying at 160 Km/h at a height of 60 m. The leader of the formation was Gp Capt Siddharth Rawat.