Rafael’s Home Entrance Today, Preparations To Give Water Salute
Rafael’s home entrance today, preparations to give water salute on reaching Ambala airbase. The long wait of the Indian Air Force is to end today. The fighter aircraft that was waiting for a long time, the Rafale aircraft is going to be delivered to India today.
Under the deal with France, the first batch of Rafale Fighter Jet is reaching the Ambala airbase in Haryana. Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadoria will be present at Ambala airbase to receive these 5 Rafale jets. In terms of security, Section 144 has been imposed in Ambala.
On 27 July, 5 Rafale Fighter Jet left for India from France’s Marignac base. The aircraft took off at about 12:30 pm Indian time and, after flying continuously for 7 hours, reached Al-Dafra French airbase near Abu Dhabi in the evening. Today, on July 29, in the morning, these fighters will leave from Al-Dafra Airbase for Ambala and if the weather is good, then at any time after noon, these five fighter jets will land at Ambala Air Base.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department has predicted rains with cloudy weather in Ambala today. If this happens, Rafael’s landing will be in Jodhpur.
On reaching Ambala airbase, these 5 Rafale aircraft can be given a water salute as a welcome. Sources gave this information
People of Ambala are also looking forward to Rafael’s Didar. Banners have been installed for Rafael’s welcome in Ambala and Rafael is being welcomed through posters. If the strength of India is going to increase with the arrival of Rafale, then for Ambala, this moment is not less than pride.
Meanwhile, Iran on Tuesday fired several missiles into the sea near France’s Al Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates. There were 5 Rafale fighter jets coming to India today at Al Dhafra Air Base and Indian pilots were also present with them.
The road leading to the Ambala airbase has been closed due to Rafale’s landing. Senior police officers are constantly patrolling. Permission is granted to go inside only after checking the I-cards of the army, air force, and others working in the cant. Roads are closed for those going for non-urgent work. Media has also been stopped from 2 km away from the gate of Airforce station.
Rafael will be received in the presence of the Chief of Air Force as soon as he lands Ambala. Rafale will have a final induction in the Air Force in late August. There are reports that then Prime Minister Narendra Modi may also join.
Section 144 has been implemented in 4 areas of Ambala Airforce Station. According to the orders issued, it is prohibited to take any type of picture of the Air Force Station from places like Dhulkot, Baldev Nagar, Garnala, Panjokhara, etc.
DSP Munish Sehgal, confirming this, said that the police would be fully alert and the blockade would be stopped. Care should be taken that people do not do photography with enthusiasm. He said that this is an issue related to national security, so these steps have been taken.
10 aircraft are ready for delivery on schedule. Although five aircraft have been kept in France for training, while 5 have been sent to India. On the French side, it has been made clear that the remaining fighter jets will be delivered by the end of 2021.
Earlier, Abu Air had French air force mid-air refuelers with Rafael till France airbase. Now after Abu Dhabi, Indians will be with IL-78 refueller Rafael, which will refuel in these fighter jets in the air itself.
According to sources, Group Captain Harkirat Singh will be the first commanding officer of Rafael Squadron. He is bringing planes with five other pilots. The training of all these pilots was in France for almost a year.
So far, a total of 15 to 17 pilots have been fully involved in flying it. About thirty pilots will be trained for 18 Rafale fighter jets of the 17th Squadron. However, 150 to 200 ground staff have been trained to look after the squadron of Rafale.
To reach India, Rafale will have to cover a distance of 7000 kilometers. India has taken a total of two squadrons i.e. 36 fighters from France. At present, the first batch training of these fighters and the technical-weapon system has been completed. The next batch will be trained in France for the next nine months. Indian Air Force has been struggling with a shortage of fighter squadrons for the last several years.
With Rafael’s arrival, this deficiency will be filled to a great extent. Rafale’s first squadron will be set up in Ambala and the second in Hashimara. This fighter is counted among the world’s most advanced and most dangerous fighters. Rafael is equipped with the world’s most dangerous air-to-air BVR Meteor missile and Pakistan and China will be able to deal with any threat along the border in a blink of an eye.
Corona was believed to be delaying Rafale’s delivery, but in the first week of June, there was a telephonic conversation between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Armed Forces Minister Florence in which Fighters, despite Corona, France The delivery was assured to be done within the stipulated time and under the same, the way was cleared for the arrival of Rafale aircraft in India in the Corona era.