Republic Day 2022 - Stellar Formations! India witnesses largest flypast with 17 IAF Jaguar aircraft

The 73rd Republic Day witnessed the "grandest and largest" flypast ever with 17 Jaguar aircraft making a figure of 75 in the parade at Rajpath Delhi under the 'Amrit' formation. The aircraft mark the celebration of 'Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav'.

"#WATCH Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar aircraft make a figure of 75 on #RepublicDay," ANI tweeted.

#WATCH Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar aircraft make a figure of 75 on #RepublicDay

(Source: Ministry of Defence) pic.twitter.com/caNQTnNHoK

— ANI (@ANI) January 26, 2022

The flypast included Tangail formation, consisting of one Dakota and two Dorniers flying in Vic formation. This was a nod to the Tangail airdrops operations of the 1971 War.

A Meghna formation of one Chinook and four Mi-17s was also there.

The flypast began with four Mi-17 aircraft in the 'Dhwaj' formation, followed by four and five Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) in the 'Rudra' and 'Rahat' formations, respectively.

Rafale, the Indian Navy's MiG29K, P-8I observation aircraft, and Jaguar fighter planes were among the other aircraft on display at the parade.

(With the inputs of PTI)