NEW DELHI: As a part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav commemorating 75 years of India’s independence, the “grandest flypast ever” with 75 aircraft will take place over Rajpath in Delhi during Republic Day celebrations, said Air Force PRO Wing Commander Indranil Nandi on Monday.
These 75 aircraft will also include five Rafale.
“The grandest flypast ever to take place over Rajpath during the Republic Day parade with 75 aircraft including the planes from IAF, Army, and the Navy. This is in line with the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations,” the IAF public relations officer (PRO) said.
“Five Rafale to fly over the Rajpath in the Vinaash formation,” he added.
17 Jaguar fighter aircraft will fly in the shape of ’75’ to celebrate Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.