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The 'de Havilland DH82 'Tiger Moth' is a two-seat, single

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bay biplane powered by a 145 hp Gypsy Major four cylinder inverted air-cooled engine. It was the primary trainer aircraft for the Royal Air Force in the Second World War and was also the basic trainer aircraft in IAF right from 1940. "Flying Bulls", considered as one of the world's leading aerobatic display team from the Czech Republic, performed at the airshow, enthralling the audience, as also French fighter Rafale and Lockheed Martin's F-16 Falcon and "Sarang", the helicopter display team of IAF. Flying Bulls is one of the most accomplished European aerobatics team. It has been a member of the Red Bull family. The Flying Bulls aerobatics team consists of four pilots and they presented formation aerobatics of great precision. "Self reliance in defence area is our focus area," Antony said in his inaugural address at the biennial event. "We want to create a strong defence industrial base in the country." He said India has put in place a road-map in the form of defence production policy and is encouraging the country's public and private sector industries to become active partners in such endeavours. "There are big opportunities for major international aerospace companies to enter into new alliances and forge partnerships with Indian industry and set up bases in India," Antony said.

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First Published: Feb 06 2013 | 4:45 PM IST

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