Air Show By Rafale Jets To Be Highlight Of Air Force's Republic Day Outing

The IAF marching contingent of 144 air warriors will be led by Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy, 32, with three supernumerary officers

Fifty aircraft will take part in the 74th Republic Day celebrations at the Kartavya Path that will include aerial display by nine Rafale and the Navy's IL-38 which will be showcased at the event for the first and perhaps the last time, a senior IAF official said.

IL-38 is a maritime reconnaissance aircraft of the Indian Navy that has served for nearly 42 years, he said.

"It will be showcased during the Republic Day celebrations here for the first time and perhaps the last time. It will be among the 50 aircraft that will take part in the event," the IAF official said.