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— General Manoj Pande, Indian Army Chief

 
 
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— Admiral R. Hari Kumar, Indian Navy Chief

My compliments to SP Guide Publications for informative and credible reportage on contemporary aerospace issues over the past six decades.

— Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Indian Air Force Chief
       

Spectacular @ 26 January

The 74th Republic Day parade concluded with a spectacular flypast by the Indian Air Force despite the inclement weather

Issue: 01-2023Photo(s): By IAF

This January 26, 2023, India celebrated its 74th Republic Day led by President Droupadi Murmu. The military might of the nation in all its vigour and vibrant colours of the nation could be seen in all their glory on the Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The most-awaited grand-finale through the Fly Past, although hindered by the foggy weather, took place showing the utmost professionalism of the Indian Air Force. The Fly Past consisted of an air show by 45 aircraft of the Indian Air Force, one from the Indian Navy and four helicopters of the Indian Army. Vintage as well as current modern aircraft/helicopters like Rafale, MiG-29, Su-30 MkI, Jaguar, C-130, C-17, Dornier, Dakota, LCH Prachand, Apache, Sarang & AEW&C flew in different formations, including Baaz, Prachand, Tiranga, Tangail, Vajrang, Garud, Bheem, Amrit and Trishul along with a vertical charlie manouevre by Rafale fighter aircraft.

Light Combat Helicopter (Prachand) in the lead, flanked by two Apaches, with two ALH MkIV (Rudra) on the outside of the formation Crossing the Sahibi River between Najafgarh and Dwarka.
Baaz Formation comprising of 3 MiG-29 UPG Multirole Fighter of the IAF.
Mi-17 IV carrying flags of the country and the 3 arms of our armed forces.
Netra Formation comprising of AEW&C Netra in the center flanked by four Rafale multi role fighters on January 26, 2023.
Bheem Formation comprising a C-17 Heavy Lift Transport aircraft flanked by two Su-30 MKI Air Superiority fighters.
Vajraang formation comprising a C-130 Super Hercules Transport Aircraft in the center flanked by two Rafale multirole fighters on either side.