Golden Jubilee Celebrations of 1965 War

The celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the 1965 war with Pakistan began with a thrilling flypast over Delhi's Rajpath.

  • The flypast began precisely at 4.19 pm.
    The flypast began precisely at 4.19 pm.
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  • Squadrons of Advanced Light Helicopters ALH-IA, Sukhoi 30s and Mi 17s took part in flypast.
    Squadrons of Advanced Light Helicopters ALH-IA, Sukhoi 30s and Mi 17s took part in flypast.
  • Rajpath wore a festive look with people thronging to see the flypast and Shauryanjali, the exhibition. The event held by the Army on Rajpath, has been extended by two more days owing to the huge turnout.
    Rajpath wore a festive look with people thronging to see the flypast and Shauryanjali, the exhibition. The event held by the Army on Rajpath, has been extended by two more days owing to the huge turnout.
  • The month-long celebrations to honour the soldiers who fought the war had started on August 28.
    The month-long celebrations to honour the soldiers who fought the war had started on August 28.
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  • A carnival 'Indradhanush', was organised at the India Gate lawns that showcased events like martial arts display, army motor cycle display and a host of other activities.
    A carnival 'Indradhanush', was organised at the India Gate lawns that showcased events like martial arts display, army motor cycle display and a host of other activities.
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