Overview
- The Indian Air Force staged a Vijay Diwas aerial display at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Dibrugarh on December 10, hosted by Headquarters Eastern Air Command and attended by Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
- Singh said the service is totally prepared to fight a two-front war and warned that any misadventure would be met with a bloody nose.
- The flying program showcased Su-30 MKI fighters, Dornier Do-228s, An-32 transports, C-130s, Chinook and Mi-17 helicopters, plus ALH and Cheetah aircraft to highlight mission readiness.
- The demonstration recreated key 1971 operations including the Tangail airdrop, the Meghna River crossing, and the attack on the Governor’s House in Dhaka.
- The public event featured a strong turnout of dignitaries, veterans and schoolchildren, an exhibition titled Triumph from the Sky-71 with a Swarnim Vijay Mashal replica, a commemorative film release, and a seminar with war veterans.