Mohanbari (Assam) [India], December 10 (ANI): The Indian Air Force commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam, paying tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces. The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, along with senior military and civilian dignitaries, veterans, and a large number of youth from Assam, attended the event, according to a release from the Ministry of Defence.
A flying display by Su-30 MKI, C-130, Dornier, An-32, Chinook, Mi-17, ALH, and Cheetah aircraft recreated key missions of the 1971 war, including the Tangail Airdrop, Meghna River Crossing, and the attack on the Government House at Dhaka. The display highlighted the operational capability and mission readiness of the Indian Air Force.
A seminar on “Air Operations during the 1971 War” was conducted, during which Air Veterans shared anecdotes and experiences from their participation in the conflict. An exhibition titled “Triumph from the Sky-71” showcased rare archival photographs from the war period and included a replica of the “Swarnim Vijay Mashal,” the ceremonial flame marking India’s decisive victory.
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