Precision at tremendous speeds is on display today. Three MiG-29 aircraft in 'Baaz Formation' flypast in 'Vic' formation along with IAF Marching Contingent on Kartavya Path, captivating the audience

The flypast featured 40 aircrafts including helicopters - 22 fighter jets, 11 transport aircraft and seven helicopters of IAF. It includs Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, C-130, C-295, C-17, AWACS, Dornier-228 and An-32 aircraft and Apache & Mi-17 helicopters

They displayed a variety of formations including Dhwaj, Ajay, Satluj, Rakshak, Arjan, Netra, Bheem, Amrit, Vajrang, Trishul and Vijay. The concluding Vertical Charlie manoeuvre was performed by a Rafale fighter aircraft

The first aerial formation of the day, the 'Dhwaj Formation', proudly carried the National Ensign along with the respective service ensigns of the Army, Navy, and Air Force. Flying in from the skies, Mi-17 1V helicopters from the 129 Helicopter Unit

The ceremony culminated with the national anthem and the release of balloons carrying banners with the official logo depicting 76 years of enactment of the Constitution in both English and Hindi

The Indian Air Force has consistently been at the forefront of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) Operations, extending its reach beyond national boundaries. Whether assisting state governments during forest fires in Tamil Nadu and Uttarakhand, providing vital support during cyclones, floods, and other natural calamities, or conducting casualty evacuation operations, the IAF has been a lifeline in times of need