
The RAF's (Royal Air Force) Regimental Band and the IAF's (Indian Air Force) Air Warrior Symphony Orchestra played together at India Gate, New Delhi on 03rd March 2012. The joint musical concert with sunset and the all lit up India Gate provided the perfect location for such a grand military show. The Indian audience enjoyed and were actually surprised when the RAF band played to the tunes of Bollywood song "Chammak Challo" from Shah Rukh Khan's film RA.One. The RAF Band was led by Major Steve Maher. RAF Regiment band is regarded to be one of the leading UK military bands with the established strength of 41 musicians and has earned a worldwide reputation for its outstanding performance. Originally formed from the Royal Air Force Coastal Command band in 1942 it has travelled extensively including tours of Europe, Canada, Cyprus, Falkland Islands, Gibraltar, Belize, Hong Kong, Iraq and South Korea. It is a regular performer at Edinburg Tattoo and as a part of Royal Air Force Massed Bands giving musical support to the Queen's Colour Squadron of the Royal Air Force Regiment. While the origin of the IAF's Air Warriors Symphony Orchestra (AWSO) dates back to June 2002. It has 76 musicians who play brass, woodwind, reed, string, electronic and percussion instruments. The band has performed at Bangkok, Berlin, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and has participated in International Music Festivals in Finland, France, Italy and Malaysia. The AWSO is the only military orchestra in the country <b>...</b>
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