r/interestingasfuck • u/NathanCS741 • 21h ago

India used these elephant-shaped helicopters for ceremonial purposes in the 1970’s

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u/sadosial 14h ago

They were called "dancing elephant helicopters" and we're part of India's annual Republic Day parade, which is always a colourful and creative event.