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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
•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
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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