The first batch of five Rafale combat jets, escorted by SU30 MKIs, enter the Indian air space on its way to Ambala airbase from France. PTI

A man with his daughter holds the Tricolour during the touchdown of five Rafale combat jets from France at the airbase, at the entry point of Ambala. PTI

First five Rafale combat aircraft from France arrive at the Air Force Station, in Ambala. PTI

First five Rafale combat aircraft from France arrive at the Air Force Station, in Ambala. PTI

First five Rafale combat aircraft from France arrive at the Air Force Station, in Ambala. PTI

Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (2nd L) and Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Western Air Command, Air Marshal B Suresh (R) along with the IAF pilots of the first five Rafale combat aircraft after arriving from France at the Air Force Station, in Ambala. PTI