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Republic Day 2020: Rajpath lights up with colourful tableux; Chinook, Apache choppers, women stunt bikers and new weapons showcased
FirstpostThe 71st Republic Day parade at Rajpath on Sunday saw many firsts, including a contingent of Chinook and Apache helicopters, a tri-service formation of three Advanced Light Helicopters and motorcycle stunts by women bikers from the CRPF It was a first for many - a contingent of Chinook and Apache helicopters, a tri-service formation of three Advanced Light Helicopters and motorcycle stunts by women bikers from the CRPF. Jammu and Kashmir, which participated in the parade for the first time as a Union Territory, had the ‘back to village’ programme as theme for its tableau. Technology and instruments used by the National Disaster Response Force during rescue operations in flood-hit areas and Delhi’s Anaj Mandi fire last year were showcased in the NDRF tableau. In the last segment of the parade, the Indian Air Force’s flypast commenced with a Trishul formation, comprising of three ALH helicopters in ‘Vic’ formation.
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