Flower petals were showered on the Kartavya Path from Mi-17 IV choppers of the Indian Air Force’s 129 Helicopter Unit.
\nThe helicopters carried the National Ensign along with the respective service ensigns of the Army, Navy, and Air Force.<\/p>\n

Flying in a ‘dhwaj formation’, the helicopters showered flower petals on the audience present at Kartavya Path for the Republic Day parade.<\/p>\n

Trooping the National Flag, the formation of helicopters was led by Group Captain Alok Ahlawat.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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