Sarang Helicopter Team to Dazzle at NDA's 150th Convocation Ceremony
Sarang helicopter display to add colour to NDA’s 150th convocation ceremony
Hindustan Times
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The Sarang Helicopter Display Team will perform upgraded aerial maneuvers during the National Defence Academy's 150th convocation ceremony on May 29, featuring the Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv fleet. This event marks the team's return after two years and includes the participation of two women co-pilots, highlighting gender integration in the Armed Forces.
- 01The Sarang Helicopter Display Team will perform at the National Defence Academy (NDA) on May 29, 2023, after a two-year hiatus.
- 02The team has inducted a fifth helicopter into its formation, allowing for more complex aerial displays.
- 03Squadron Leader B.S. Dumre highlighted new maneuvers, including a crossover break and a heart-shaped formation.
- 04This event coincides with the NDA's 150th convocation and the third graduating batch of women cadets.
- 05The display will showcase precision flying over the academy's Sudan Block, enhancing the significance of the ceremony.
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The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is set to perform at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Pune on May 29, 2023, during the institution's 150th convocation ceremony. This marks the team's return after a two-year absence, and it will feature upgraded aerial maneuvers using the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv fleet. With the recent addition of a fifth helicopter, the team plans to execute more intricate formations, including a crossover break maneuver where helicopters will cross paths in formation. Squadron Leader B.S. Dumre noted that this will be the first time the five-helicopter display is performed at the NDA. The event also highlights gender integration in the Armed Forces, as two women co-pilots, Squadron Leader Nidarshana and Squadron Leader Ankita, will participate in the display. The NDA's Passing Out Parade on May 30 will further commemorate the historic milestone of the third graduating batch of women cadets, making this a significant event for the academy and the Indian Armed Forces.
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The event will enhance local pride and interest in the NDA's contributions to the Armed Forces and gender integration efforts.
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