India at sea: Breathtaking images from International Fleet Review 2016
The four-day gala celebrating naval prowess and military extravaganza on the sea - the prestigious International Fleet Review (IFR) - organised by the Indian Navy this year has started off in style.
The festival, from February 4-8, will see our naval wonders, such as INS Vikramaditya, among others, showcased, while also joined by a host of foreign war ships from different participating countries, whose crews and maritime officers have sailed in to the lovely waters of the Indian Ocean. The last time IFR was organised by the Indian Navy was in 2001.
Along the harbour of port city Visakhapatnam, the congregation of warships, aircraft carriers and other military marvels will be displayed. The official them of the IFR this year is "United through Oceans", thereby indicating a global maritime cooperation that is the need of the hour.
Enjoy these spectacular images from the rehearsals and the first day at IFR2016.
Images of #IFR2016 #InternationalFleetReview which began today @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/UqLDmJ7lo6
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 4, 2016
Queens of the Sea! Illuminated ships at Vizag coast in the run up to #IFR2016Photo Credit: @airnewsalerts pic.twitter.com/K9inYNXJ8g
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 3, 2016
The Logo of International Fleet Review 2016, #IFR2016 represents the three operating dimensions of #IndianNavy pic.twitter.com/3SuoXNoHqq
— PIB India (@PIB_India) February 4, 2016
Glorious shot! The International Fleet Review begins today off Visakhapatnam. (Photo / Sandesh Rokade) #IFR2016 pic.twitter.com/HQSMJgSIrp
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) February 4, 2016
That's the Japanese warship Matsuki and it's crew engaged in the Presidential salute off Vizag! #IFR2016 pic.twitter.com/z6apwZHewS
— Jugal R Purohit (@jrpur) February 4, 2016
#IFR2016International Fleet Review: Parade rehearsal by all contingents Pics: Pradip Das Gupta pic.twitter.com/h2Ok26fbfJ
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 4, 2016
International Fleet Review #IFR2016Pics: Sandesh Rokade pic.twitter.com/xdMomyEZqV
— All India Radio News (@airnewsalerts) February 4, 2016
Beautiful. #IFR2016 pic.twitter.com/XNTbr9lUnJ
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) February 2, 2016
Beautiful shot of a MiG-29K on a flare-run off Visakhapatnam. INS Vikramaditya visible too. #IFR2016 pic.twitter.com/FEfuSD00AT
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) February 1, 2016
Fleet Aditya (left) and Malaysian warship Lekir at Vizag anchorage for #IFR2016 pic.twitter.com/35yNiuDl6m
— Jugal R Purohit (@jrpur) February 4, 2016
Superb shots of @Airshowpilot VIKING display team at Visakhapatnam for #IFR2016 (Photos / @SatBasani) pic.twitter.com/0Y7VjlwdqZ
— Livefist (@livefist) February 3, 2016
A Sea King hovers over Indian Navy destroyer INS Delhi at #IFR2016. pic.twitter.com/4XXOZOsGzP
— Livefist (@livefist) February 4, 2016
Indian Navy destroyer INS Ranvir at #IFR2016, off Visakhapatnam. pic.twitter.com/WtilYeriQk
— Livefist (@livefist) February 4, 2016