Two air warriors swoon during parade at Tambaram Air Force Station

CHENNAI: At least two air warriors fainted during the 92nd anniversary parade of the IAF at Tambaram Air Force Station in Chennai on Tuesday. The incident occurred two days after at least five spectators died of sunstroke and dehydration after watching the airshow on Marina Beach on Sunday.

On Tuesday morning, in the scorching heat, a parade by at least 300 men, including officers, and an aerobatic demonstration were held at the Air Force Station Tambaram as part of the anniversary celebrations.

The Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, and the Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, attended the event.

As the parade began, a few of the warriors fainted. The medical team rushed to the spot and took them for treatment.
Following the parade, the men performed rifle-flipping drills.

The audience was also treated to an aerobatics show by Sukhoi, Tejas, and other aircraft of the IAF.

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