Shillong, March 27: The nation is celebrating ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ to commemorate 50th anniversary of the historic victory of Indian Armed Forces in 1971 War.
As a part of the celebrations, a three day Weapon & Equipment Display cum Awareness Programme on ‘Know Your Armed Forces’ was organised from 25 to 27 Mar 21 at Polo ground, shilong.
Headquarters Eastern Air Command put up an impressive display of a variety of weapon systems such as Low Level Light Weight Radar, Shoulder Fired Surface to Air Missiles, various types of Air Armaments along with models of various IAF aircraft such as Su -30, LCA Tejas, Mig, Rafale, etc.
A ‘Career Guidance cum Publicity stall’ was also set up displaying career opportunities in Indian Air Force for bright and aspiring youth. The event witnessed attendance by a large number of NCC cadets, students and locals who were impressed by the glorious history of the Indian Air Force and highly motivated to join the Defence Forces
