Newly-inducted C295 aircraft likely to take part in Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj
Air Force Day celebrations in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Monday. The annual Air Force Day parade and air display takes place on October 8.
The first C295 aircraft was inducted into the IAF on Monday at the Hindon Air Force station in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.
«The aircraft will be part of the IAF Day celebrations slated to be held in Prayagraj,» a senior official of the IAF told PTI.
It is likely to be one of the main attractions at the event, said another official, adding about 70-80 aircraft are likely to be part of the IAF Day celebrations.
The annual parade will feature a mix of vintage and modern aircraft, they said.
«The Indian Air Force will be celebrating its 91st anniversary on October 8.
