IAF Suryakiran aerobatic team to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Karnataka’s Bidar

The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force will commemorate its 30th anniversary at Air Force Station Bidar on May 26, officials said (Source: Photo by PTI)

Popularly known as the "Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force", the nine aircraft formation acrobatic team has inspired millions through professional flying in close formation encompassing thrilling manoeuvres at low levels, they added (Source: Photo by PTI)

The celebrations will mark three decades of breath-taking aerial displays performed across India and several countries abroad (Source: Photo by PTI)

According to a statement issued by the defence wing of the press information bureau, the team, "Suryakiran" - meaning "Rays of the Sun" - was formed on May 27, 1996 at Air Force Station Bidar, initially flying the Kiran Mk-II aircraft (Source: Photo by PTI)

In September 1996, the team made its public debut with a spectacular display in Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu), marking the beginning of an inspiring journey in precision aerobatics (Source: Photo by PTI)

Officials noted that over the past three decades, Suryakiran has conducted more than 800 breath-taking air displays, captivating audiences across India and abroad, including China, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Singapore, and UAE (Source: Photo by PTI)

They also stated that SKAT operates the iconic Red and White Hawk Mk-132 aircraft since 2015 in its signature nine-aircraft formation (Source: Photo by PTI)

The 30th anniversary celebrations at Air Force Station Bidar will be a tribute to the spirit of the Indian Air Force and will honour members of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team who contributed to making SKAT one of the world’s finest aerobatic teams, officials said (Source: Photo by PTI)