IAF’s Vintage Aircraft Dakota To Soar Rajpath's Horizon This R-Day
Honouring the 50 years of the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war, the 72nd Republic Day Parade will witness a vintage transport aircraft - Dakota. Previously employed in the 1971 war, the aircraft will soar Rajpath's horizon as Bangladesh's military contingent marches across. Accompanied by two Mi-17-1V, the refurbished Dakota will present its first Rudra formation. The aircraft was gifted by MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar, who bought and restored the aircraft in 2018.