IAF’s Surya Kiran team dazzles Chandigarh sky with thrilling air show over Sukhna Lake

Chandigarh witnessed a large turnout as crowds gathered around Sukhna Lake for the much anticipated airshow by the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The aerobatic team began its performance after taking off from the Air Force station and flying directly over Sukhna Lake under cloudy skies (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The Hawk Mk 132 jets initiated the display with coordinated formations setting the tone for the half hour aerial performance (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The pilots executed complex manoeuvres including loops barrel rolls inverted flying and steep dives demonstrating high precision flying skills (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The team created visually striking formations such as the DNA pattern and the Y formation symbolising youth using coloured smoke trails (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The display continued with advanced aerial movements including a twist in the air followed by a sharp 90 degree directional change forming a clover shape representing hope faith and good luck (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Spectators including a large number of students watched the performance with enthusiasm as the jets maintained close formation flying (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Senior officials including the Chandigarh Chief Secretary and Deputy Commissioner were present at the venue to witness the airshow (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The performance concluded with all nine aircraft assembling into a synchronised aerial salute marking the end of the display (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The event was conducted under tight security and crowd management arrangements with restricted entry controlled through passes and public access to Sukhna Lake regulated during the two day show (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)