India showcases Rafale power on Air Force Day dress rehearsal
Rafale fighter jet on display
Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel stand next to a IAF Rafale fighter jet during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad.
Rafale jets "familiarisation" flights above LAC
India Air Force had earlier flown the new French Rafale jets as a "familiarisation" flights above the border along the Line of Actual Control(LAC).
According to newswire AFP which quoted a senior officer, Rafale fighter jets have been familiarising in our operational areas including Ladakh.
India's defence ministry had said earlier during the commissioning of the Rafale jets that the fighter planes had "already flown and familiarised with our operational environment" without specifically mentioning Ladakh.
The announcement was made even as military commanders from both sides held their latest round of talks aimed at easing tensions along the disputed Himalayan border.
Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter
An Indian Air Force Chinook helicopter flies past carrying a container during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force in Ghaziabad.
Skydiving team Akash Ganga
An Indian Air Force (IAF) paratrooper from the skydiving team Akash Ganga prepares to land during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade.
Indian Air Force Sarang acrobatic team
Advance light helicopters (ALH) from the Indian Air Force's Sarang acrobatic team performs during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station.
Helicopters fire away
Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters fly during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base.
Surya Kiran aircraft
IAF acrobatic team Surya Kiran performs during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad
Akash Ganga
IAF paratrooper from the skydiving team Akash Ganga glides during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force in Ghaziabad.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI flies during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad.
Sukhoi Su-30MKI performs during full dress rehearsal
Sukhoi Su-30MKI perform during a full dress rehearsal ahead of the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad.
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