Indian Air Force helicopters fly in formation over Kartavya Path in New Delhi, 2023

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Indian Air Force Mi-17 helicopters during a rehearsal for the 2023 Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. The helicopters were part of the aerial displays associated with the Republic Day celebrations. Official information for the 2023 parade confirms that four Mi-17 1V/V5 helicopters of the 105 Helicopter Unit were scheduled to shower flower petals over Kartavya Path. The footage captures the helicopters flying above the ceremonial route during preparations for the 74th Republic Day celebrations.