Indian Navy flies Soviet-made 'Dolphin' Aircraft for the first and last time on R-Day | Watch

The Indian Navy's Ilyushin Il-38SD aircraft made its first and last flypast at the 74th Republic Day parade. It flew over the Kartavya Path one last time, bringing the four glorious decades of service to a close. The IL-38SD aircraft was decommissioned on January 17, 2022. The aircraft was commissioned into the Indian Navy in 1977 and remained a formidable air asset throughout its service life. The IL-38SD was an all-weather aircraft with long endurance and a substantial operating range. Watch this video to know more. #indiannavy #ilyushinil38sd #republicday #rday #parade #navy #aircraft #flypast #kartavyapath #il38 Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.