IAFโs Surya Kiran team dazzles Chandigarh sky with thrilling air show over Sukhna Lake
The Indian Air Forceโs 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
March 27, 2026 16:07 IST- ๐ Chandigarh witnessed a large turnout as crowds gathered around Sukhna Lake for the much anticipated airshow by the Indian Air Forceโs Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team1 / 10
Chandigarh witnessed a large turnout as crowds gathered around Sukhna Lake for the much anticipated airshow by the Indian Air Forceโs Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
- ๐ The aerobatic team began its performance after taking off from the Air Force station and flying directly over Sukhna Lake under cloudy skies2 / 10
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)
- ๐ The Hawk Mk 132 jets initiated the display with coordinated formations setting the tone3 / 10
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)
- ๐ The pilots executed complex manoeuvres including loops barrel rolls inverted flying and steep dives4 / 10
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)
- ๐ Spectators including a large number of students watched the performance with enthusiasm7 / 10
Spectators including a large number of students watched the performance with enthusiasm as the jets maintained close formation flying (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
- ๐ Senior officials including the Chandigarh Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioner were present at the venue to witness the airshow8 / 10
Senior officials including the Chandigarh Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioner were present at the venue to witness the airshow (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
- ๐ The performance concluded with all nine aircraft assembling into a synchronised aerial salute9 / 10
The performance concluded with all nine aircraft assembling into a synchronised aerial salute marking the end of the display (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
- ๐ The event was conducted under tight security and crowd management arrangements10 / 10
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)
