WATCH: Flypast in the colours of French national flag cover the sky of Paris at Bastille Day parade

Flypast carrying the colours of the French national flag adorned the sky in Paris during the Bastille Day parade. The Bastille Day parade is also being attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has been invited as the Guest of Honour. Watch the video

#WATCH | Flypast in the colours of French national flag adorn the sky of Paris at the Bastille Day parade. pic.twitter.com/hhdZpq33Lf

— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023

July 14 is celebrated as the Fête Nationale Française, or the National Day in France. It is also known as Bastille Day as this day is the anniversary of Storming of the Bastille in 1789 during the French Revolution. The parade witnessed a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian Armed Forces marching alongside their French counterparts. This year, India and France are celebrating 25 years of Strategic Partnership. The armies of both countries have been participating in joint exercises and sharing their experiences. Over the years, India and France have become reliable defence partners.

Bastille Day Parade underway in Paris; Prime Minister Narendra Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron, France's First Lady Brigitte Macron witness the celebrations. pic.twitter.com/8cHOCUgnqc

— ANI (@ANI) July 14, 2023

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The Indian Army contingent comprising of 77 marching personnel and 38 members of the Band is being led by Captain Aman Jagtap. Indian Navy contingent is being led by Commander Vrat Baghel and the Indian Air Force contingent by Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy. The Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force will also form part of the fly past during the parade.