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Indian Navy in action with Commandos, choppers

The Indian Navy showed what it's capable of at a special demonstration in Kochi. On Sunday, naval commandos in inflatable boats were seen swooping down on a 'hostile vessel' and overpowering it within minutes.

  • On Sunday, December 12, 2010, the Indian Navy showed what it's capable of at a special demonstration in Kochi.
    On Sunday, December 12, 2010, the Indian Navy showed what it's capable of at a special demonstration in Kochi.
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  • Naval commandos in inflatable boats were seen swooping down on a 'hostile vessel' and overpowering it within minutes.
    Naval commandos in inflatable boats were seen swooping down on a 'hostile vessel' and overpowering it within minutes.
  • Helicopter demonstrations included an operation where commandos were quickly dropped and withdrawn from a hostile area while the Dhruv flew past the crowd with a jeep slung under it.
    Helicopter demonstrations included an operation where commandos were quickly dropped and withdrawn from a hostile area while the Dhruv flew past the crowd with a jeep slung under it.
  • The six-member Indian Navy Sky Diving team displayed their skills by reaching their target from a Sea King helicopter.
    The six-member Indian Navy Sky Diving team displayed their skills by reaching their target from a Sea King helicopter.
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  • But what stole the show was the simulated destruction of an oil rig by Marine Commandos.
    But what stole the show was the simulated destruction of an oil rig by Marine Commandos.
  • The show culminated with a fly past of all major Naval aircraft from INS Garuda.
    The show culminated with a fly past of all major Naval aircraft from INS Garuda.
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