New Delhi, Jan. 13 -- For the first time on January 26, newly-inducted attack helicopter Apache and transport chopper Chinook will be seen taking part in the Republic Day flypast, said an official.

Giving further details, a senior IAF official on Monday, January 13, said that comprising three newly-inducted transport helicopters, the 'Chinook' formation will fly in 'vic' formation while following them will be the attack helicopters Apache.

Consisting of the latest five attack helicopters of the Indian Air Force, the 'Apache' formation would be flying in 'arrowhead' formation, said the official.

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