Fighter aircraft displayed at AIRFEST

COIMBATORE: To create awareness among public about Indian Air Force and encourage youth to join the Force, an 'AIRFEST', a display of various fighter aircraft was organised at the Air Force Station in Sulur on the outskirts of the city today.

The AVRO HS-748 (India), Dornier-228 ( Germany), Antonov-32 ( Russia) and Advanced Light Helicopter Dhruv (India), which were inducted into the IAF were displayed on the occasion.

The AIRFEST, part of 69th Independence Day celebrations, also showed various planes, helicopters, weapons used by the IAF with a large number visitors watching them from close.

A team of four helicopters displayed various feats in the air, particularly the aerobatic might of IAF Team 'Sarang'.

Abhyankar, Commanding Captain of Sarang, said they were the only aerobatic team in India and had displayed their skills on various occasions across the country.

"We also showed our talent internationally by taking part in Singapore, Germany and UK since the induction of the team in 2003," he said.

The team was also involved in more than 50 rescue operations across India, significantly during the floods in Kedarnath and Hogenakkal, he said.