Women daredevils on bike take the spotlight at the parade

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jan 26, 2018 : On the 69th Republic Day, India is showcasing its military prowess, culture, and diversity in the presence of leaders of the 10 ASEAN nations who are attending the mega event at Rajpath as chief guests. For the first time, a tableau of All India Radio is leading a series of 23 tableaux during the parade and it will feature Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly address ’Mann Ki Baat’.

 

With the leaders of 10 nations in the national capital, Delhi has been wrapped in an unprecedented security blanket with thousands of security personnel keeping a hawk-eyed vigil to prevent any untoward incident during the 69th Republic Day celebrations. Security has also been beefed up across the country in view of the Republic Day celebrations.

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A aircraft Tejas flew in ‘Vic’ formation followed by five Jaguars in Arrowhead formation. Five MiG-29 Upgrade Air Superiority Fighters flew in Fulcrum style, ‘Trishul’ formation by three Su-30 MKIs and, the Su-30 MKI split upwards, making a Trishul in the sky. The flypast concluded with another Su-30 MKI carrying out a ‘Vertical Charlie’ manoeuvre over the saluting dais.


Spectacular flypast by the IAF commences with the ‘Rudra’ formation comprising three ALH Mk IV WSI helicopters in ‘Vic’ formation, followed by the ‘Hercules’ formation comprising three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft in ‘Vic’ formation. Trailing them was the ‘Netra’ which is an Airborne Early Warning and Control System Aircraft also known as “Eye in the Sky”, followed by the ‘Globe formation’ comprising one C-17 Globemaster flanked by two Su-30 MKIs.


The main attraction of the spectacle, the women’s Motor Cycle team ‘Seema Bhawani’ of Border Security Force at the for the first time at the parade.

 

courtesy: Zeenews