Woman Officer to Assist Prez for Flag Hoisting, Rafale Jets, First & Final Run of IL-38: IAF Shares R-Day Plan
News 18From a woman officer assisting the President in unfurling the tricolour to the first and final run of the IL-38 maritime reconnaissance aircraft that served the nation for 42 years, the Indian Air Force is all set for the Republic Day Parade on January 26. The IAF is the lead service this year and the guard will be commanded by Sqn Ldr Akash Ganghas.” The Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path will commence with the unfurling of the National Flag and presenting the Rashtriya Salute to the President of India. The famous martial tune ‘Sound Barrier’ composed by MWO JA George VSM and ‘Ladakoo’ composed by Flight Lt LS Rupachandra will be played as the IAF contingent marches past the President. IAF Tableau According to the IAF, a rotating globe placed on the tableau will highlight the force’s expanded reach whereby it has been able to render humanitarian aid across borders as well as conducted flying exercises with air forces of friendly foreign countries.
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