The Indian Air Force remembered the history of vintage aircraft 'Parashurama' on Wednesday to commemorate the 75th Infantry Day. The vintage aircraft 'Parashurama' - one of the refurbished Dakotas-  that played a key role in transporting troops of the first Sikh Regiment to Srinagar during the war with Pakistan in 1947.

Indian Air Force took to Twitter to say, “Marking a significant landmark in India's military history by commencing induction of troops in defence of Kashmir valley, Dakotas of No.12 Sqn of then RIAF landed the 1st boots on the ground- 1 Sikh, Indian Army-at Srinagar on 27 Oct 1947. This day is marked as the Infantry Day." The Indian Air Force also shared photos of critical airlift and long-term air operations in support of the mission.

The Airforce also shared pictures of crucial airlift spearheaded sustained air operations in support of the Indian Army and civil endeavours during the war. "The crucial airlift spearheaded sustained air operations in support of Indian Army and civil effort during the war. One of the Dakotas VP905 was renovated and gifted to IAF subsequently. The aircraft christened Parashurama, now proudly flies with IAF Heritage Flight," it said.

Infantry Day commemorates the first military event of independent India, when the Indian Army repelled the first attack on Indian soil in the Kashmir valley on October 27, 1947.

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