The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets, escorted by 2 Sukhoi 30 MKIs, that India has acquired from France have entered the Indian air space and they are about to land in Ambala any moment.
The Birds have entered the Indian airspace..Happy Landing in Ambala! @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/dh35pMDyYi
— रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India (@DefenceMinIndia) July 29, 2020
This is definitely a proud moment for India. Ever since the jets were acquired from France, people across India have been eagerly waiting for their arrival. They have been tracking updates on this story and #RafaleInIndia is also trending on Twitter.
On that note, here are some more images/videos of the Rafale jets that are about to land at the IAF Air Force Station in Ambala shortly.
#WATCH: Five #Rafale jets in the Indian airspace, flanked by two Su-30MKIs (Source: Raksha Mantri’s Office) pic.twitter.com/hCoybNQQOv
— ANI (@ANI) July 29, 2020
In just over an hour first Indian #Rafales to land in Ambala. Airforce Chief, Air Chief Marshal RK Bhadauria to receive them. They have flown over 7,000 kms from France with a stop over near Abu Dhabi #RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/rRpP2ePbn5
— DD News (@DDNewslive) July 29, 2020
‘Beauty and the beast’
— Y. Satya Kumar (@satyakumar_y) July 29, 2020
This is a flight of the triumph of truth.#ThankYouPmModiForRafale #RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/gbn32FWoL1
Welcome home ‘Golden Arrows’. Blue skies always.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) July 29, 2020
The Arrow formation (Rafales) was given ceremonial welcome by SU-30s.#IndianAirForce #RafaleInIndia #Rafale pic.twitter.com/RP0wITfTPZ
How’s the Josh?#RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/FB8EzP1RBf
— Vasundhara Raje (@VasundharaBJP) July 29, 2020
Five #Rafale jets, flanked by two Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, to land in India shortly https://t.co/f0HC5hxNgB#RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/VqOXbwBRkX
— NDTV (@ndtv) July 29, 2020
Feeling proud to have a PM like you sir @narendramodi. I can’t imagine even how India has waited this long for these rafales. People of India will always remember this Gesture of yours even after discussing propaganda of @RahulGandhi.#ThankYouPmModiForRafale#RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/7HJNOHGLkg
— Manan Dani (@MananDaniBJP) July 29, 2020
The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them.
— Vinay Tendulkar (@TendulkarBJP) July 28, 2020
The cost of these machines might look overrated to some people, but when it comes to defend the integrity of Indian borders nothing is overpriced as the life of our soldiers is priceless.#RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/D6ALVEYQEo
दुश्मनों को करने फेल, आ रहा है राफेल…#RafaleInIndia https://t.co/javYP8uov4
— aayush utkarsh singh(Stay Home,Stay Safe)🇮🇳 (@aayushutk4bjp) July 29, 2020
This beauty 😍 #RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/s6VSoDwkFj
— Shivangi Thakur (@thakur_shivangi) July 29, 2020
Welcome to the Indian skies ‘Golden Arrow’ Sqd. #RafaleInIndia #LongAwaited @IAF_MCC #GoldenArrows pic.twitter.com/hMmedGZkOP
— Anoop Menon 🇮🇳 (@87anoopmenon) July 29, 2020
Heart filled with Pride.
— Delivver Logistics (@delivver) July 29, 2020
Welcome #Rafale
#RafaleInIndia
जयहिन्द🇮🇳
pic.twitter.com/35eP0gywra pic.twitter.com/drAzM9vLCb
Feeling Proud. Jay Hind.#Rafale#RafaleInIndia@narendramodi pic.twitter.com/ZlIutUVw1N
— Ashutosh Trivedi (@Ashutosh902168) July 29, 2020
आपका स्वागत है दोस्तो !
— Ashok Nete 🇮🇳 (@AshokNeteMP) July 29, 2020
जय हिंद 🇮🇳#RafaleInIndia #ThankYouPmModiForRafale pic.twitter.com/tAuNKfXE1x
ऐतिहासिक क्षण। मन हर्षित, गर्वित और प्रफुल्लित।#RafaleInIndia #ThankYouPmModiForRafale #Rafale #RafalePowersIndia #ThankYouPM pic.twitter.com/BdjLyqXILm
— अम्बुज सिंह परिहार (Ambuj Singh)⛳ (@ambuj_parihar) July 29, 2020
#RafaleInIndia Namaskar! Already feeling the high and the adrenaline rush… Proud to see you in our air space! https://t.co/jSl7r2IR8j
— Monica Bhatia (@MonicaBhatia22) July 29, 2020
“Welcome to the Indian Ocean”
— Rohan Dua (@rohanduaTOI) July 29, 2020
“May you touch the sky with glory”
Indian Navy warship makes first communication with @IAF_MCC Rafale jets some 40 minutes before landing in Ambala…#RafaleInIndia #Rafalefighterjets pic.twitter.com/XZlIWpDhWa
How’s the Josh?
— Jitu Vaghani (@jitu_vaghani) July 29, 2020
Welcome Rafale..! Welcome Home..!
The wait is over. Rafale enters Indian Space ! 🇮🇳#ThankYouModi #RafaleInIndia pic.twitter.com/mFxS330wbt
The jets are about to arrive here after covering a distance of 7,000 km with air-to-air refuelling and a single stop in the United Arab Emirates.
Welcome to India!
