Photos of the Rafale fighter refueling in the sky have been released. India has purchased from France fighter jets of Rafale at Rs 58,000 crore. In the first phase, five Rafale flights have departed from France to India. They have been photographed refueling from a French Air Force tanker in the sky.
The Indian Air Force said on Twitter, “The Indian Air Force appreciates the efforts of the French Air Force in helping the Rafale flights to India.”
Indian Air Force appreciates the support provided by French Air Force for our Rafale journey back home. @Armee_de_lair @Indian_Embassy @Dassault_OnAir #Rafale#IndianAirForce pic.twitter.com/7Ec8oqOJmr
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 28, 2020
These 5 Rafale jets include 3 jets with one-seater aircraft and 2 jets with two-seater aircraft.
All five planes have traveled 7,000 kilometers. Arrived at Al Tafra Air Force Base in the United Arab Emirates yesterday after a journey of about seven hours. The French Air Force provided the fuel.
The Indian Air Force’s Ilyushin-78 aircraft will provide the fuel needed to reach India from the Al Dafra base. Raphael planes can be refueled in the air.
All five aircraft are operated by well-trained pilots on Rafale aircraft. The French government has expedited the delivery of the Rafale aircraft in response to a special request from the Indian Air Force.
New Delhi: Rafale fighter jets, which will strengthen the Indian defense establishment, arrived at the Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana this afternoon. Following this, restrictions have been imposed in Ambala, including 144 restraining orders. The Raphael warplanes issue caused a major storm in Indian politics.
Rafale fighter jets arrive at Ambala Air Force Base in Haryana this afternoon. There, Air Force Commander Badaria formally welcomes these aircraft and dedicates them to the Air Force. Restrictions, including 144 restraining orders, have been imposed in Ambala ahead of the event.