Indian military personnel show skills during ‘Vijay Diwas’ celebration at Air Force Station Mohanbari, in Dibrugarh district, Assam, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025.
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The Indian Air Force celebrated India’s historic triumph in the 1971 war with a commemorative event at the Mohanbari Air Force Station in Assam on Wednesday (December 10, 2025), paying an inspiring tribute to the courage and valour of the armed forces.
The ceremony was attended by the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, along with senior military and civilian dignitaries, veterans, and enthusiastic youth from across Assam.
In the event, the Indian Air Force simulated attack of the famous Governor residence attack at Dhaka in the 1971 war.
The IAF said a breathtaking flying display featuring Su-30 MKI, C-130, Dornier, An-32, Chinook, Mi-17, ALH and Cheetah aircraft vividly recreated iconic missions from the 1971 war, including the Tangail Airdrop, Meghna River Crossing, and the attack on the Governor’s House in Dhaka. The display showcased the IAF’s exceptional operational capability and mission readiness.
As part of the commemoration, a seminar on ‘Air operations during the 1971 war’ brought together air veterans who shared gripping anecdotes and firsthand experiences from the conflict. An exhibition titled ‘Triumph from the Sky-71’ displayed rare archival photographs from the war and featured a replica of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashal’, symbolising India’s decisive victory.
Published – December 10, 2025 08:08 pm IST
