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Jan 20, 2019, 29 tweets

With a month to go for #AeroIndia2019, we at DDR commence a photo journey of what to expect this year, from some of the sights and sounds of Aero India 2017.
The #MadeInIndia LCA Tejas and LCA Navy of @HALHQBLR

We are Thirty Days away from #AeroIndia2019 -

Here is the #MadeInIndia Light Combat Helicopter of @HALHQBLR
Watch out for this bird in the sky and on static display.

We are Twenty Nine Days away from #AeroIndia2019 -

Sharing another image of the Light Combat Helicopter by @HALHQBLR, with recent successful test of the Mistral Air to Air missile by the LCH, the future looks bright for this #MadeInIndia attack helicopter.

We are Twenty Eight Days away from #AeroIndia2019 - .

Formation Leader/CO @Suryakiran_IAF Aerobatic Display Team (SKAT) at Aero India 2017.
The Ambassador's of Indian Air Force will be at AFS Yelahanka, to enthral the crowd for 5 straight days between 20-24 February 2019

We are Twenty Seven Days away from #AeroIndia2019 - .

Here is the Light Combat Aircraft NP 2 built by @HALHQBLR for the Navy at the Aero India 2017.

We are Twenty Six Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Presenting the cockpit view of Light Combat Aircraft Tejas with the Martin Baker Zero-Zero ejection seat.

We are Twenty Five Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Here's the Ultra Light Helicopter of @HALHQBLR sitting in the Bengaluru sun, looking to enter operational service in months to come.

We are Twenty Four Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Here's a Sukhoi 30 MKI of the Indian Air Force on Static Display at AFS Yelahanka, with a model of BrahMos Air launched missile in the belly.

We are Twenty Three Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A HTT-40 of @HALHQBLR returns to the flight line of AFS Yelahanka after a sortie.

We are Twenty Two Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Here is a Mi-35 (Akbar) Attack Helicopter of the Indian Air Force, on Static Display, seen alongside the @DRDO_India NETRA Airborne Warning and Control System on an Embraer 145 aircraft. @AeroIndiashow

We are Twenty One Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A @Saab Gripen over AFS Yelahanka, during an Air Display sortie at #AeronIndia2017

We are Twenty Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A bird of prey, rolling in for the kill.
Sukhoi-30 MKI of the Indian Air Force over the skies of Air Force Station Yelahanka, Bengaluru.

We are Seventeen Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A Sukhoi 30 MKI multi role fighter of the Indian Air Force returns to mother earth after an enthralling air display sortie. @AeroIndiashow

We are Sixteen Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Here is a @Dassault_OnAir Rafale of the French Air Force, with full afterburners during an Air Display Sortie. @AeroIndiashow

We are Fifteen Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A USAF F-16 thunders vertically over the Air Force Station Yelahanka, during an Air Display sortie. @AeroIndiashow

We are Fourteen Days away from #AeroIndia2019

The #MadeInIndia Light Combat Helicopter of @HALHQBLR at the Static Display of Air Force Station Yelahanka @AeroIndiashow

We are Thirteen Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A MiG 29 UPG of the Indian Air Force, on Static Display at Aero India, with its complement of armament and rockets. @AeroIndiashow

We are Twelve Days away from #AeroIndia2019

A Mirage-2000 UPG of the Indian Air Force with loaded armaments, and a @HALHQBLR Light Combat Helicopter in the distance at Air Force Station Yelahanka

We are Eleven Days away from #AeroIndia2019

The Static Display at AFS Yelahanka, with American @BoeingDefense P-8 Poseidon, @CSIR_IND NAL Hansa, and @HALHQBLR HTT-40, alongside Light Utility Helicopter
@AeroIndiashow

We are Ten Days away from #AeroIndia2019

We have enjoyed putting together these images from Aero India, in anticipation of Aero India 2019.

Among other attractions at Aero India, are the Scandinavian Sky Cats, who perform breathtaking stunts atop flying aircraft.

We are Nine Days away from #AeroIndia2019
As the excitement for #PlaneCarnival rises, preparations are underway for @AeroIndiashow

Here is @USNavy Boeing P-8 Poseidon Multimission Maritime Aircraft on Static Display.
The @indiannavy operates a similar India specific P-8I LRMPA

We are Eight Days away from #AeroIndia2019 - The #PlaneCarnival at Air Force Station Yelahanka.

Presenting some of the Armaments attached to the Light Combat Aircraft Navy, on Static Display.
@AeroIndiashow

A week away, we are Seven Days away from #AeroIndia2019 -

The Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft Jaguar DARIN III Upgrade, known as Shamsher, sits on the Static Display with a full complement of its weapons and armament. @AeroIndiashow

We are Six Days away from #AeroIndia2019 -

The @DassaultFalcon 2000 LX, primarily used for civilian air transport, it is also in use with 5 Armed Forces of the world for VVIP Transport. @AeroIndiashow

We are Five Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Presenting the Akash Surface to Air Guided Weapons System on outdoor display.
These indigenouly developed and manufactured Surface to Air Missiles already in service with the IAF are force multipliers. @AeroIndiashow

We are Four Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Apart from hosting Aero India, the AFS Yelahanka is home to the alma mater unit of IAF helicopter units.
Here, the workhorse of the Indian Air Force, Mi-17 V5 sits at dispersal, with two LCA Tejas in the far end. @AeroIndiashow

We are Three Days away from #AeroIndia2019

•The American C-130 Hercules of the Rhode Island National Guard.
•The @HALHQBLR Light Combat Helicopter.
•The Mirage-2000 UPG of the Indian Air Force
All three at the Yelahanka static display. @AeroIndiashow

We are Two Days away from #AeroIndia2019

Air Vice Marshal Ajit Lamba, 83 years and an avid flier, biker and an inspiration to all. He continues to hold a flying status, and at the last Aero India, took numerous sorties on the CSIR-NAL Hansa.
@AeroIndiashow

Aero India 2019 is almost here and the anticipation is building up.
We are One Day away from #AeroIndia2019

A @Saab Gripen E lands back at Yelahanka AFS after a sortie.
No flying display by the Gripen this year. @AeroIndiashow

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