Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team enthrals spectators on day 2 of air show in Chandigarh

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed a spectacular aerial display over Sukhna Lake on Saturday, marking the second consecutive day of the two-day air show (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The aircraft took off from the Air Force station in Chandigarh and flew directly over the lake, drawing large crowds of spectators to the venue (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

During the half-hour performance, the Hawk Mk-132 jets executed complex manoeuvres including loops, barrel rolls, inverted flying and steep dives (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The team showcased precision flying by forming intricate patterns such as the ‘DNA’ and ‘Y’ (Yuva) formations using coloured smoke trails in the sky (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The air show witnessed the presence of Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who attended the event with their spouses (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team, regarded among the world’s elite aerobatic squads, has represented the Indian Air Force at various international air shows (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

The two-day event was organised with a daily cap of 10,000 spectators, with entry regulated through passes issued via the Chandigarh Tourism app (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

Shuttle buses were arranged from seven designated points, and entry was allowed only through passes purchased via the Chandigarh Tourism app at Rs 100 each (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)

This marked the team’s second visit to Chandigarh in six months, following its earlier performance during the culmination ceremony of MiG-21 operational flying in September last year (Source: Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)