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ENC shows its might in Bay
The Eastern Naval Command showed its prowess in the Bay of Bengal at the Naval Operational Display on the occasion of the Navy Day, here on Sunday.
Visakhapatnam: The Eastern Naval Command showed its prowess in the Bay of Bengal at the Naval Operational Display on the occasion of the Navy Day, here on Sunday. The display highlighted the multi-dimensional warfare capability of the Indian Navy in protecting the vast maritime borders and interests of the country.
Union Minister for Civil Aviation P Ashok Gajapathi Raju was the chief guest at the operational display. He was received by Vice-Admiral HCS Bisht , Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command.
The event enthralled thousands of citizens of Visakhapatnam. All Flag Officers of the Command and a large number of officers, sailors and defence civilian employees of the Navy were also present on the occasion.
The chief guest on arrival at the venue was greeted by a burst of 84 mm rockets and water plume charges by Marine Commandos. This was followed by sky divers of the Navy descending with the National Flag and the Indian Naval Ensign.
The display of naval power continued with the demonstration of helicopters landing and taking off from a moving column of warships in close formation followed by tactical manoeuvring by Hawk Advance Jet Trainer (AJT) aircraft. Missile Corvettes simulated missile engagement of the enemy by firing flares. The Marine Commandos then displayed a wide range of combat capabilities, including slithering operations and remote detonation of oil rigs. The display by the MARCOS included execution of sabotage operations on a simulated oil rig which was closely followed amphibious assault demonstrated by Landing Craft Mechanised (LCM). Shivalik class destroyers and SNFs of Eastern Fleet displayed some Fleet manoeuvres.
Nineteen aircraft of nine different types from the ENC, including the Hawk AJT and newly inducted P8I MR aircraft flying in all the way from Arakkonam near Chennai and Hawk Advanced Jet Trainers based at INS Degatook to the skies in a thrilling flypast. Subsequently, the ships anchored in formation and it was followed by ‘Beating Retreat’ ceremony by the Naval Band. The programme then concluded a display of fireworks and illumination by the ships.
The entire Beach Road was packed with people.
