Aerobatics in sky to mark Air Force Day on October 8

Indian Air Force will celebrate Air Force Day on October 8. Prior to this, the Air Force trainee pilots showed amazing skills while performing aerobatic in the supersonic Sukhoi 30 at Jodhpur air base. At the same time, the air force’s team, Garuda demonstrated the live operational activities. The updated MiG-27 and the Helicopter Mi-17 pilots thrilled with their acrobatics. High tech weapons and equipment were also exhibited on the airbase.

Jodhpur Air Force Station Chief Air Commander N Tiwari said that the Air Force celebrates Air Force Day on October 8 every year. Jodhpur air base is the most important operation air base of the western border. The trainee pilots are also trained in fighter planes here.

On the question of the movement of the aircraft at night at Jodhpur Airport, he said that with modern information system in place, movement of planes are allowed from sunrise to sunset. But due to lack of staff it is not possible to allow flights at night.

Tiwari, talking about the spectacular display of the fighter aircraft and the Garuda team at the Jodhpur air base, said: “ We want to tell the people of the country through these promos that the tax paid by them is used in the right way by the  Air Force.” Every year the preparation of the events start before October 8 in which trainee pilots perform surprising adventures on Sukhoi aircraft. Simultaneously, on  October 8, there will be programs at all the air force hubs of the country. The largest event will be organised at Hindon air force station in Delhi. Aerobatic Suryakiran team will show its strength on Air Force Day.