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Passing by in 'Rudra' formation, the Dakota aircraft rechristened as 'Parashurama' was flanked by two Mi-17 IV helicopters flying in ‘Vic’ formation. 
 

India’s Republic Day celebrations this year will be a lot different. Here’s are a few firsts 

At the Republic Day parade this year, Rafale jets and the vintage Dakota aircraft will be seen in action 

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha member Rajeev Chandrasekhar had donated Dakota Parshurama to the Indian Air Force. The vintage aircraft flew a sortie on Air Force Day at the Hindon air base. 

US-based Emily Wollin, a former teaching assistant at University of North Dakota got married to Pawan Kumar, Amritsar-based handloom industry worker. Emily met Pawan through Facebook seven months ago and came to India to get married

The film stars some big names like Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Margot Robbie 

The previous edition of Aero Show was organised by the Defence Exhibition Organisation (DEO), and this time Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will be play host

After flying over 8 countries in 8 days, Dakota DC 3 makes it to the postal stamps. The new stamps of ‘Parashurama’ aka Dakota DC 3 was released in Bengaluru's General Post Office today.

The Indian military aircraft, which played a vital role in the 1947-48 India-Pakistan war and other wars, was restored to its original glory, made in flying condition by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, and was inducted into the Vintage Aircraft Flight of the IAF on May 4 this year

Twenty-eight aircrafts, including Dakota 1940 vintage version, will be participating in the Air Force Day's flypast ceremony.