new Delhi. Full dress rehearsal was held at Hindon Base on Tuesday as part of the preparations for the 88th Foundation Day of the Indian Air Force on October 8. An Air Force official said the rehearsals were attended by Tejas LCA, MiG-29, Jaguar, MiG-21 and Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft, as well as Rafale jet aircraft recently in the Air Force fleet.
The official said today the Air Force’s Mi-17 V5, ALH Mark-4, Chinook, Mi-35 and Apache helicopters also took part in the rehearsals. In addition, Air Force transport aircraft C-17, C-130, Dornier and DC-3 Dakota aircraft also participated. Aerobatic teams of Surya Kiran planes and Sarang planes also performed tricks in fly past. The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932. This year the Air Force will celebrate its 88th Foundation Day.
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