Indian Air Force presents air show on 81st anniversary

NAGPUR: An impressive air show by advance light helicopters was performed as part of the 81st anniversary celebration of the Indian Air Force (IAF) here today.

Led by Wing Commander Ravi Pathak, the team carried out sequence of manoeuvres and different formations and criss cross flying, sending the crowd cheering at the Air Force station in Sonegaon here.

The Akash Ganga skydiving was also performed during the show.

The slithering demo by MI-75C5 helicopters was introduced for the first time in the city.

The air show included static display of some of the aircraft like newly acquired transport aircraft C-130J.

Air Officer Commanding in chief of the hosts IAF Maintenance Command, Air Marshal P Kanakraj, was the chief guest.

Maharashtra Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Anil Deshmukh and Vijay Darda were also present on the occasion.