'Give wings to your dreams': IAF holds airshow under 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' at Srinagar's Dal Lake

As part ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations, the Air Force Station in Srinagar conducted an air show at the Dal lake.

Kashmir: As part of ongoing celebrations commemorating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Air Force Station Srinagar conducted an air show at the Dal lake in Srinagar on September 26, 2021. The event - organised in collaboration with J&K Govt, was witnessed from the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre.

The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha was the chief guest at this event. Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief HQ Western Air Command Air Marshal BR Krishna, was the senior most IAF Officer and the Chief host.

The air display was especially tailored for the young audience. The show commenced with the para motor and para hang glider displays, followed by the MiG 21 Bisons flying by in a triangular 3 Aircraft formation. IAF skydiving team Akashganga enthralled the audience jumping from a Mi 17 helicopter over the iconic Dal Lake. This was followed by the Su 30 MKI showcasing its maneuverability with a Low Level Aerobatic Display.