On 10 DEC 2025, the Indian Air Force commemorated India's victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid tribute to the Indian Armed Forces. Attendees included Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, senior military and civilian dignitaries, veterans, and youth from Assam. A flying display by Su-30 MKI, C-130, Dornier, An-32, Chinook, Mi-17, ALH, and Cheetah aircraft recreated key missions of the war, including the Tangail Airdrop and Meghna River Crossing. A seminar was conducted during which Air Veterans shared anecdotes and experiences. An exhibition titled 'Triumph from the Sky-71' showcased rare archival photographs and a replica of the 'Swarnim Vijay Mashal'.
Key Entities Referenced
1971 War: The Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the context for the Vijay Diwas celebration.
Air Force Station Mohanbari: Location of the 1971 War Vijay Diwas celebration.
Indian Air Force: The branch of the Indian Armed Forces commemorating the victory.
Ministry of Defence: The government ministry overseeing the event.
Assam: State in India where the Air Force Station Mohanbari is located, relevant for local participation.
Ministry of Defence
1971 WAR VIJAY DIWAS CELEBRATION AT AIR
FORCE STATION MOHANBARI
प्रव तथ: 10 DEC 2025 5:47PM by PIB Delhi
The Indian Air Force commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in
Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces. The Chief of
the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, senior military and civilian dignitaries, veterans, and a large
number of youth from Assam attended the event.
A flying display by Su-30 MKI, C-130, Dornier, An-32, Chinook, Mi-17, ALH and Cheetah aircraft
recreated key missions of the 1971 war, which included the Tangail Airdrop, Meghna River Crossing, and
the attack on Government House at Dhaka. The display highlighted the operational capability and mission
readiness of the Indian Air Force.
A seminar on ‘Air Operations during the 1971 War’ was conducted on the occasion, during which Air
Veterans shared anecdotes and experiences from their participation in the war. An exhibition titled
‘Triumph from the Sky-71’, showcased a rare archival of photographs from the period of war, and it also
included a replica of the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashal’, the ceremonial flame marking India’s decisive victory.
***
VK/JS/SM
(रलीज़ आईडी: 2201646) आगंतुक पटल : 537
इस वज्ञ को इन भाषाओ ंम पढ़: Urdu , ही