The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade. Vintage, as well as current modern aircraft and helicopters like Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mi-17, Sarang, Apache and Dakota, displayed different formations, including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit. The parade culminated with the national anthem and the release of Tricolour balloons. Pics/Pallav Paliwal, Defence Ministry and PTI

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A number of formations were on display including Rahat, Meghna, Eklavya, Trishul, Tiranga, Vijay and Amrit. Pic/ Pallav Paliwal
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IAF Sarang (ALH) flypast in `Ladder` formation during the Republic Day parade 2022 at Rajpath in New Delhi. Pic/PTI

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Precision at tremendous speeds was on display and thundering aerobatics was done with professional skills at Rajpath in New Delhi. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
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In a visual delight, Defence Ministry shared cockpit view of various fighter jets making formations in the sky during the Republic Day celebration at Rajpath. Pic/Defence Ministry

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The CH-47 Chinook and Mi-17 1V helicopters displayed an "Arrowhead" formation. Pic/Pallav Paliwal
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Cockpit view of Vinaash formation in which 5 Rafale aircrafts flew together. Pic/Pallav Paliwal

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A cockpit view of the Amrit formation comprising 17 Jaguar that made the figure `75` on the occasion of Republic Day.
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Trishul formation comprising three Su-30 MKI flying in Vic formation. Pic/PTI