Iran Air Force to hold military parade on Thursday

April 16, 2008 - 0:0

TEHRAN , Apr. 15 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force will mark the day of Iranian army with an air parade on Thursday, Deputy Air Force Chief Mohammad Alavi said on Monday.

He stated that 140 aircraft will participate in the show including MiG-29, Sukhoi, F4, F5, F7 and F14 fighters, interceptors, aerial refueling aircraft, and passenger jet airliners Boeing 707 and 747.
The show will be the biggest military air parade in Iran’s history which exemplifies the power of Iranian armed forces to defend their homeland, Alavi added.
He noted that the Islamic Republic army intends to increase its military power as part of efforts to maintain security in the region.
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