Next in line was the fighters, where five Jaguars flew in arrowhead formation, while five MiG-29 fighters flew in fulcrum style.They showcased country&brass faucet aerator Manufacturers39;s progress in different fields, particularly floats from Goa, Gujarat, Odisha, West Bengal, Assam and Jammu and Kashmir. As part of the multi-layered security, around 60,000 security personnel were deployed across the city.The theme of IAF tableau was "Air Dominance Through Network Centric Operations" and it displayed the scaled down models of Su-30 MKI, Mirage-2000, AWACS, UAV, Apache and Communication Satellite..They performed different stunts like Salute to President, Ladder, Double Bar, Lotus, Christmas Tree, Aircraft, Sudarshan Chakra, Flower Pot, Pyramid and Wheeling on moving motorcycles.IAF's fighter planes flying past Rajpath in New Delhi as part of Republic Day celebrations. Snipers of National Security Guard were deployed at all high-rises along the parade route.The grand finale of the parade was a spectacular flypast by the Indian Air Force which displayed various formations like 'Chakra' and 'Vic' leaving the spectators spell-bound.It was followed by the 'Globe Formation' comprising one C-17 Globemaster flanked by two Su-30 MKIs. The ceremony culminated with the national anthem and release of balloons.The flypast concluded with another Su-30 MKI carrying out a 'Vertical Charlie' manoeuvre over the saluting dais.Al Nahyan, also Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE armed forces, was seated next to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who wore a pink color 'safa' (turban).

The paramilitary and other auxiliary civil forces included the Border Security Force Camel Contingent, Indian Coast Guard, Central Reserve Police Force, Central Industrial Security Force, Delhi Police, National Cadet Corps and National Service Scheme.In the children's pageant section, about 600 boys and girls drawn from three schools in Delhi and a group of school children from South Central Zone Cultural Centre, Nagpur performed colourful dances on varid themes.The parade was commanded by Lt General Manoj Mukund Naravane, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area.The arrangements were made to ensure an incident-free Republic Day celebrations and foolproof security. They were led by a band comprising 35 musicians from that country.The Indian Navy's tableau showcased the lethal Marine Commandos proceeding for action, the indigenously built Kolkata Class Destroyer and the Kalvari Class next generation attack submarines.Minutes before the parade began, the Prime Minister, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and chiefs of army, navy and air force laid wreaths at 'Amar Jawan Jyoti', the war memorial at the India Gate where an eternal flame burns in memory of those who laid down their lives defending the frontiers of the nation.The unfurling of the tricolour by the President and playing of the national anthem were followed by a customary 21-gun salute.Tableaux from 17 states and Union Territories and six central ministries and departments showcased the varied historical, art and cultural heritage of the country.

Alongside the Crown Prince, the ceremonial parade was watched by Vice President # Hamid Ansari, former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress chief Sonia Gandhi and the country's top political and military brass, besides the diplomatic community.The splendid driving skills of 'Dare Devils'—the motorcycle display team of Corps of Military Police was a major attraction of the parade.Light rains and overcast skies failed to dampen the enthusiasm of thousands of spectators who witnessed the nearly one-and-half hour-long parade that marched down the majestic Rajpath, India's ceremonial boulevard, amid unprecedented security cover.The Navy contingent comprised 144 young sailors and it was led by Lieutenant Aparna Nair.The 'Hercules' formation comprising three C-130J Super Hercules aircraft also drew loud cheers.Read: Google doodle celebrates India’s 68th Republic DayFor the first time a contingent of the National Security Guard (NSG), popularly known as the Black Cat Commandos, was part of the march past. Four children have received the award posthumously.New Delhi: India's military might and rich cultural diversity were on full display during the dazzling 68th Republic Day celebrations in the national capital which had Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as the Chief Guest. It was followed by the breathtaking 'Trishul' formation comprising three Su-30 MKIs.