Chennai: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host the National Air Force Day Parade this year at Tambaram Air Force Station, near Chennai. Expected to commence at 11 am on October 6, the air show is likely to go on for an hour-and-a-half, according to official sources. A rehearsal is planned on October 4 by the IAF.
The air show by IAF on Marina Beach will enthral the Chennai residents as it will provide a memorable visual treat to Chennaiites on October 6. Combat aircraft, including Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and Tejas, transport aircraft and aerobatic teams Surya Kiran and Sarang are among those expected to be part of the air show.
On October 8, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan are among the dignitaries expected to take part in the parade scheduled in the Tambaram Air Force Station. The national-level parade is being hosted near Chennai for the first time. The Air Force has been hosting the event outside Delhi for the past few years. Chandigarh and Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh had hosted the parade in the last two years.
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