Suryakiran team performs first aerobatic display in Bhavnagar
Nine Hawk Mk-132 aircraft performed precision manoeuvres over Bor Talav in Gujarat on Sunday.
The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team conducted its first-ever aerobatic display in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, on Sunday, according to The Hawk.
Nine Hawk Mk-132 aircraft performed a 30 to 40-minute display over Bor Talav, featuring loops, rolls, inverted flying, and wingtip-to-wingtip sequences. The red and white aircraft released saffron, white, and green smoke to recreate the colours of the national flag.
Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Nimu Bambhaniya attended the event as the chief guest. Air Vice Marshal GS Bhullar, Senior Officer Administration at Headquarters South Western Air Command, was also among the special guests.
The display was organised jointly by the Bhavnagar Municipal Corporation and the district administration. It included an IAF motivational stall and an air simulator to familiarise the public with the armed forces.
The Suryakiran team is commanded by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi, with Wing Commander Tejeshwar Singh serving as Flight Commander. The team uses Hawk Mk-132 aircraft manufactured under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.