A breathtaking air display by the Sarang helicopter team and Akash Ganga skydiving team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) kept spectators spellbound here on Saturday.
The amazing manoeuvres and scintillating performance of both the teams stole the hearts of spectators who came in large numbers .
The display organised by the Air Force Station, Thanjavur, otherwise known as Southern Strikers, as part of its silver jubilee celebrations, began with the lining of four indigenously produced by Advanced Light Helicopters by the Bengaluru-based Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
The Sarang team lit up the sky with heart-breaking aerobatic acts showcasing the prowess and professionalism of the Indian Air Force.
The crisscross and crossovers performed by the helicopters that had demonstrated the IAF prowess in countries such as Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai and others brought the spectators to the edge of their seats.
It was followed by a display by the Akash Ganga skydiving team. The experienced members of the team, some of whom have been showcasing their skydiving skills for several years, did not fail to enthral the spectators.
The team of 12 paratroopers consisting of some of the finest parachutists of the IAF jumped from an An-32 aircraft and unfurled the parachutes displaying the tricolour .
