Rafale to feature in Republic Day parade for first time

The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft will feature in India's Republic Day parade on January 26 and culminate the fly-past by carrying out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on January 18.

In the 'Vertical Charlie' formation, the aircraft flies at low altitude, pulls up vertically and conducts rolls before stabilising at higher altitude.

"The fly-past will culminate with a single Rafale aircraft carrying out a 'Vertical Charlie' formation," said Wing Commander Indranil Nandi.