Vayu Veer Vijeta Car Rally Reaches Tezpur Air Force Station
The Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally, celebrating the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force and 25 years since India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil conflict, arrived at the Tezpur Air Force Station on October 25. This rally, organized by the Indian Air Force and UWM, spans 7,000 km from Thoise in Ladakh to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh.
Group Captain VK Gupta, the Station Commander at Tezpur, along with station personnel, welcomed the rally team. The rally had previously reached Guwahati on October 23. Aimed at inspiring youth to join the armed forces, the team visited Gauhati University on October 24 and Tezpur University on October 25, where they were warmly received by faculty and students.
The rally team includes Air Warriors, Army Officers, and Air Veterans. Notable participants include Retired Group Captain RC Tripathi, an ex-Para Jump Instructor and adventurer, and Retired Group Captain MK Sharma, known for his participation in car and bike rallies.
The rally was flagged off from Air Force Station Borjhar by Air Commodore SS Prabhune and will proceed to Dirang in Arunachal Pradesh on October 26, before concluding in Tawang.
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Vayu Veer Vijeta -: Vayu Veer Vijeta is the name of a special car rally organized to celebrate the Indian Air Force’s 92nd anniversary and 25 years since India’s victory in the Kargil War.
Tezpur Air Force Station -: Tezpur Air Force Station is a base for the Indian Air Force located in Tezpur, Assam, which is in the northeastern part of India.
Indian Air Force -: The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, responsible for defending the skies and supporting ground forces.
Kargil victory -: The Kargil victory refers to India’s success in the Kargil War, which was a conflict between India and Pakistan in 1999, fought in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Ladakh -: Ladakh is a region in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and being a strategic location near the borders with China and Pakistan.
Arunachal Pradesh -: Arunachal Pradesh is a state in northeastern India, known for its diverse culture and beautiful landscapes.
Air Veterans -: Air Veterans are retired members of the Indian Air Force who have served the country in the past.
Gauhati and Tezpur Universities -: Gauhati University and Tezpur University are educational institutions in Assam, India, where students can study various subjects.
Borjhar -: Borjhar is a place in Assam, India, where the Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally started its journey.
Dirang -: Dirang is a town in Arunachal Pradesh, India, which is one of the stops for the Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally.
Tawang -: Tawang is a town in Arunachal Pradesh, India, known for its beautiful monastery and being the final destination of the Vayu Veer Vijeta car rally.
