IAF’s Surya Kiran team dazzles Chandigarh sky with thrilling air show over Sukhna Lake

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team delivered a high precision aerial display over Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh, drawing large crowds and showcasing complex manoeuvres during a two day airshow

1. 👁 Chandigarh witnessed a large turnout as crowds gathered around Sukhna Lake for the much anticipated airshow by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team
   

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   Chandigarh witnessed a large turnout as crowds gathered around Sukhna Lake for the much anticipated airshow by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 The aerobatic team began its performance after taking off from the Air Force station and flying directly over Sukhna Lake under cloudy skies
   

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   The aerobatic team began its performance after taking off from the Air Force station and flying directly over Sukhna Lake under cloudy skies (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 The Hawk Mk 132 jets initiated the display with coordinated formations setting the tone
   

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   The Hawk Mk 132 jets initiated the display with coordinated formations setting the tone for the half hour aerial performance (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 The pilots executed complex manoeuvres including loops barrel rolls inverted flying and steep dives
   

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   The pilots executed complex manoeuvres including loops barrel rolls inverted flying and steep dives demonstrating high precision flying skills (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

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   The team created visually striking formations such as the DNA pattern and the Y formation symbolising youth using coloured smoke trails (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

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   The display continued with advanced aerial movements including a twist in the air followed by a sharp 90 degree directional change forming a clover shape representing hope faith and good luck (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 Spectators including a large number of students watched the performance with enthusiasm
   

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   Spectators including a large number of students watched the performance with enthusiasm as the jets maintained close formation flying (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 Senior officials including the Chandigarh Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioner were present at the venue to witness the airshow
   

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   Senior officials including the Chandigarh Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioner were present at the venue to witness the airshow (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 The performance concluded with all nine aircraft assembling into a synchronised aerial salute
   

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   The performance concluded with all nine aircraft assembling into a synchronised aerial salute marking the end of the display (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

1. 👁 The event was conducted under tight security and crowd management arrangements
   

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   The event was conducted under tight security and crowd management arrangements with restricted entry controlled through passes and public access to Sukhna Lake regulated during the two day show (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)