AHMEDABAD: To give a thunderous start to the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, the Indian Air Force is set to hold its first ever flying display of Sukhoi SU 30 fighter jets and Surya Kiran Aerobatics team in Gandhinagar on January 7 and 9, a day before the inauguration of the biennial summit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the presence of foreign dignitaries, diplomats and captains of Indian industry.
Good synergy
“The inclusion of Indian Air Force Flying Display as part of the opening ceremony of Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2017 is indicative of the synergy achieved and bonhomie that exists between the Armed Forces and the Civil Administration, particularly in Gujarat,” said R.K. Dhir, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, South West Air Command (SWAC), in Gandhinagar.
Mr. Dhir stressed that the flying display was aimed at motivating the youth of Gujarat.
Besides holding the flying display at the Swarnim Park, the venue of the Vibrant Summit at Mahatma Mandir Exhibition complex, the Air Force, the Army and the Navy are participating in the global trade show to showcase their wares and equipment.
Advanced aerobatics
“While 15 para-troopers will be dropped from Mi-17 V-5 helicopters, Chetak helicopter will spray flower petals. There will also be advanced aerobatics by Sukoi SU 30 fighter jets as well as Suryakiran formations,” he said.
The Sukhoi SU 30 and Hawk planes will be flown in to Gandhinagar from Jodhpur and Hyderabad respectively for the air show.
