Bhavnagar , The Indian Air Force’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team performed a spectacular display over Bor Talav or Gaurishankar Lake, in Bhavnagar city on Sunday, involving intricate manoeuvres and close formation flying.
The SKAT is recognised as Asia’s only nine-aircraft aerobatic formation. Commanded by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi, the team operates under the motto ‘Sadaiva Sarvottam’ . “I thank the people of Bhavnagar on behalf of the Indian Air Force and the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team.
“Nine red-and-white Hawk Mk-132 aircraft of the Suryakiran team executed a series of intricate aerobatic manoeuvres, including close formation flying, wingtip-to-wingtip sequences, loops, rolls and inverted flying,” Defence PRO Wing Commander Abhishek Kumar Tiwari said in a post on X. “The Indian Air Force continues its tradition of bringing the skill and discipline of its aerobatic team to the public, strengthening the bond between the armed forces and the citizens while inspiring the younger generation to consider careers in the service of the nation,” Wing Commander Tiwari said. Squadron Leader Vikram, one of the pilots of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, said he hoped the demonstration inspired youngsters to join the armed forces. We also hope that the youngsters present here have been inspired to join the armed forces,” he told media persons.
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