[varunswnt]

This year, on January 26, 2022, India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day. While I was hooked to TV for live telecast, I was surprised to witness something attempted first time on Republic Day. It was Cockpit's POV of flypast.

This year for very first time ever, Doordarshan/Govt./Indian Forces recorded this flypast to provide us with a cockpit's POV. Some images are stunning to say the least, a very unique and thrilling experience. We have certainly seen many better POVs of such kind, but still I thought it is worthy to share this very first of a kind. I am sure there is scope for improvement and it will become better year after year. I hope this is not discontinued and may they even add a para jump.

I have added a poll for your favorite formations. I have few favs of mine, lets find yours.

PS : I in no way support or endorse these channels.

https://youtu.be/EbAYivOntAg

https://youtu.be/W0UavyaxBYU

https://youtu.be/m5acHk2fltk

https://youtu.be/3EOYAUykcKk

Dhwaj Formation



Rudra Formation



Eklavya Formation



Meghna Formation



Rahat Formation



Tangail Formation



Varuna Formation



Baaz Formation



Amrit Formation



Tiranga Formation

[varunswnt]

Traan Formation



Trishul Formation



Netra Formation



Vinaash Formation



I hope you have enjoyed these flypast POVs.

[dragracer567]

Haven’t watched the parade yet, too many spoilers

Jokes aside, I was excited like a little kid when I saw these cockpit POV photos and videos and social media. Also, it’s quite a feat to do a fly past with 75 aircraft (more than the entire air forces of some countries), kudos to the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

Based on the list I saw earlier, the Tejas, Mirage 2000 and C17s were missed (former two since they are single engine due to a new policy).

Can’t wait to watch the parade later in the evening

[DeepCarTalk]

Spotting these grey planes in delhi's smog filled sky must have been something as close to as spotting a spy plane.

looks really cool though!

[am1m]

Good stuff! Never get tired of watching the R-Day parade. Have watched it live only once though and it was one of the memorable experiences in my life. Have to go again to see it live.

[Foxbat]

The direct feed from the cockpit was huge improvement over previous years. The coverage from the ground was pretty sad as usual.

On a related note I managed to complete my Su-30MKI a day before the flypast and now have collection of most of the participants

[Merril]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

The direct feed from the cockpit was huge improvement over previous years. The coverage from the ground was pretty sad as usual.

On a related note I managed to complete my Su-30MKI a day before the flypast and now have collection of most of the participants

Attachment 2265892

What a nice collection ! But I did notice that you do not have your namsake included in the collection. By the way, that is one of my favourite aircraft as well.

[Foxbat]

Originally Posted by Merril

What a nice collection ! But I did notice that you do not have your namsake included in the collection. By the way, that is one of my favourite aircraft as well.

Nice to meet another Foxbat fan

We have dedicated thread:

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/comme...air-force.html (Indian Aviation: MiG-25 Foxbat in the Indian Air Force)

I have two actually but none in IAF colours, planning to make one eventually.

1/72 Scale Soviet Air Force



1/200 Scale Libyan Air Force (built diecast model)

[akshay380]

Thanks for this. I have never understood why our forces don't encourage pilots to strap a go pro on and then publish that footage, after scrutiny of course, instead of lame videos they publish on official channels. A Rafale flying low through our mountains would be do a lot more to encourage young gen than those minute long adverts.

[Rajvir Bains]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

The direct feed from the cockpit was huge improvement over previous years. The coverage from the ground was pretty sad as usual.

On a related note I managed to complete my Su-30MKI a day before the flypast and now have collection of most of the participants

Attachment 2265892

Very nice collection Sir !!!
Are these die cast models ? Which brand provides such beautiful models ?
I myself want to start collecting models of fighter aircrafts and tanks.

[Foxbat]

Originally Posted by Rajvir Bains

Very nice collection Sir !!!
Are these die cast models ? Which brand provides such beautiful models ?
I myself want to start collecting models of fighter aircrafts and tanks.

No they are models assembled and customised from plastic model kits, they take a lot of effort and time to assemble:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFT8mffQ6Nc&t=494s

You can buy diecast models also but they are more expensive and options are relatively limited, here is a online store in India that many members buy from:

https://www.dbjets.com/in/new

Here is a dedicated thread on Scale Aircraft models:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shift...ships-112.html (Scale Models - Aircraft, Battle Tanks & Ships)

[Rajvir Bains]

Originally Posted by Foxbat

No they are models assembled and customised from plastic model kits, they take a lot of effort and time to assemble:

https://www.Youtube.com/watch?v=hFT8mffQ6Nc&t=494s

You can buy diecast models also but they are more expensive and options are relatively limited, here is a online store in India that many members buy from:

https://www.dbjets.com/in/new

Here is a dedicated thread on Scale Aircraft models:
https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/shift...ships-112.html (Scale Models - Aircraft, Battle Tanks & Ships)

Oh yes they need a lot of effort, time and precision.
I have one Revell model kit of rafale fighter plane with me since 1 year, have not got time to complete it.

[ankur_fox]

What an exciting telecast that was, it even got my 3 year old excited! The cockpit views felt like straight out of top gun it was hugely inspiring and a wonderful surprise as well!

[Aravind_M92]

The sheer happiness to see a DC - 3 airframe still active and kept flyworthy made my day!
I was hoping to see the 707 and the Hurricane in the flypast when it was announced that 75 aircrafts would be in the event. I believe one of the oldest formations is the Trishul! I've been seeing it atleast for the past 15 years! The flypast sure had me excited and kudos to doordarshan team to have got the cockpit views. But I was a little let down by absence of the 707 and hurricane.

[Prashant1286]

Good flypast this year!

Probably the weather and camera angle played a spoilsport else the Amrit formation could have looked like this:



Personal belief, the Vertical Charlie done by Flanker in the past appeared better than what the Rafale does now.

Originally Posted by Foxbat

I managed to complete my Su-30MKI a day before the flypast and now have collection of most of the participants

Nice collection there Foxbat and a nice nickname too! Great attention to detail on the Flanker.