President Kovind visits Air Force Station in Pune

Pune: President Ram Nath Kovind yesterday visited the Air Force Station in Lohegaon in Pune, Maharashtra. On arrival at the air base, the President was received by Air Marshal Vikram Singh, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, South Western Air Command and Dr. (Mrs) Arathi Singh, President Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Regional), South Western Air Command. 

Thereafter, the President was conducted for a fleet review by Air Commodore H Assudani, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station, Pune. The review included SU-30 MKI aircraft and the ‘Made in India’ Akash Missile System. The President witnessed a breathtaking air display, consisting of a large number of fighter aircraft and helicopters. 

The highlight of the air display was a fly past



by a large formation of Jaguar aircraft, which painted the skies of Pune with a tattoo of ‘75’ signifying ‘75 years of India’s Independence’.

The President flew a ‘sortie’ in the state of the art, SU-30 MKI simulator, and was shown the exceptional capabilities of the fighter aircraft. He also interacted with aircrew who participated in the review and flying display and air warriors of Air Force Station, Pune. 

President Kovind will present the President's Standard to 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron at a ceremonial parade to be held at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai today. On the occasion, a Special Day Cover along with a commemorative stamp will also be released by the Postal Department.