Curtain Raiser for Navy Day - 16 Operational Demonstration

Curtain Raiser for Navy Day - 16 Operational Demonstration

Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation to be Chief Guest for Navy Day Op Demonstration.

Eastern Naval Command would celebrate Navy Day 2016 on 04 December 2016 with Operational Demonstration of Naval Ships and Aircraft at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam. It was on this day in 1971 that the Missile Boats of the Indian Navy carried out a deadly attack on Karachi Harbour during the Indo-Pak War.

The Navy Day activities would start with paying homage to service personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in various actions including the 1971 War by a Wreath Laying Ceremony at the War Memorial on the RK Beach by Vice Admiral HCS Bisht, AVSM, ADC, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command along with a host of other dignitaries. This will be followed by an Operational Display to be held in the evening showcasing the capability and versatility of Naval ships, aircraft and the Special Forces. Shri P Ashok Gajapathi Raju, Hon'ble Minister of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India has consented to be Chief Guest for the occasion. The Vizagites can view from RK beach, the manoeuvres by Destroyers, Corvettes, Fast attack craft and Landing Ships, Beach assault by Marine Commandos, Sky Diving, Close Range Anti-aircraft Firing, Band performance, Formation Anchoring and a host of other exercises. A total of 24 ships and 17 naval aircraft are scheduled to take part in this year's Demonstration. The Op-Demo would be followed by an "At Home Function" to be held for invitees at the Navy House, the residence of Vice Admiral HCS Bisht.

Rehearsal for Op Demo would be conducted on 30th November and full dress rehearsal is scheduled on 02nd December 2016 with the final Demonstration held on 04th December. Entry to witness the rehearsals and final day event is free. Vizagites are advised to utilize the rehearsal days to witness the Demonstration to avoid rush on the final day.

During the rehearsals and on the final day, a number of aircraft would be flying over the RK Beach. Birds flying near the display area pose a major threat to the aircraft. In order to ensure smooth conduct of the display and for air safety, it is requested that the viewing public as well as  residents of the neihbourhood keep the beach area litter free and avoid bringing or dropping food items to the beach and throwing garbage in the open, as these attract birds.