IAF warriors display manoeuvres before Prez

Image
Press Trust of India Chandigarh
Last Updated : Mar 15 2013 | 5:15 PM IST
A team of 21 air warriors of the IAF presented an impeccable show by toying with over 5 kg rifles through several movements in synchronisation during their drill presented at the 'Colours' award ceremony before President Pranab Mukherjee here today.
An august gathering on the occasion was spellbound after witnessing the manoeuvres by the team, led by Corporal Ravinder Sherawat, with .303 bore rifles which weighs 5.5 kg.
After the disciplined performance in different drills, another 12 member team, including two women, of the IAF dropped in parachutes from the skies much to the surprise of the audience.
The sky divers came to the ground like an "eagle" only to land few meters away from where the President was sitting.
Besides, the IAF also displayed its might with three MIGs flying parallel went over the sitting arena with all eyes focussed at the pilots skill.
On the occasion, Mukherjee presented Colours to two important units of IAF - Air Force Central Medical Establishment (AFCME) and 3 Base Repair Depot (BRD).
The Colours for AFCME was received by Air Commodore C K Ranjan and for 3 BRD by Air Commodore Suresh Singh.
The award of Colours is a great honour bestowed by the President in recognition of the worthy services rendered by a unit to the nation both during war and peace, an IAF spokesman said.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Mar 15 2013 | 5:15 PM IST

Next Story