Defence

In Pictures: Indian And French Air Force's Rafale Jets Fly In Close Formation, Practicing For Bastille Day Fly-Past In Paris

Ujjwal ShrotryiaJul 12, 2023, 04:06 PM | Updated 04:06 PM IST

Three Indian Air Force's Rafale jets closely followed by the French Rafale jet. (Image via @IAF_MCC)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave tomorrow for a two-day visit — 13 July to 14 July — to France, where he will be the guest of honour for the Bastille Day military parade.

Three IAF's Rafales in formation with the French Rafale closely following. (image via @IAF_MCC)

An Indian Armed Forces tri-service contingent will also participate in the Bastille Day parade.

Indian and French Air Force practicing the formation. (image via @IAF_MCC)

On 7 July, a 269-member tri-service contingent left for Paris with two C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft, including four Rafale fighter jets.

Underbelly view of the IAF's and French Rafales (Image via @IAF_MCC)

Indian Army's marching contingent practicing in Paris, France. (image via @adgpi)

Prime Minister Modi will take part in a private dinner at the Elysee Palace, and attend a state banquet at the Louvre Museum.

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