Suryakiran team to perform air show ahead of last salute to MiG-21 in Chandigarh
Get ready for an exciting event in Chandigarh! The city’s skies are about to light up with an amazing air show by the famous Suryakiran Aerobatic Team. This elite group, often called the ‘Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force’, will thrill everyone with their incredible skills.
Flying their eye-catching red-and-white Hawk Mk-132 jets, the pilots will pull off stunning moves like graceful loops, heart-pounding barrel rolls, upside-down flights, and the super-cool DNA manoeuvre. It’s all about perfect teamwork and precision that showcases the Indian Air Force’s spirit of discipline and excellence.
If you’re in Chandigarh or planning a visit, don’t miss this rare treat. The team starts practicing on September 22, building up to the big finale on September 26. That day marks a special moment: the retirement of the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet after over six decades of service.
The Indian Air Force first brought in the MiG-21 back in 1963 as high-altitude interceptors to tackle threats like the American U-2 spy planes. Designed in the Soviet Union, these jets later shifted to ground-attack roles and became icons of bravery in many battles.
The event, named ‘Culmination of MiG-21 Ops in IAF’, will be a fitting goodbye. Watch MiG-21s soar one last time in a special flypast over Chandigarh. The 90-minute ceremony includes a guard of honour, cool displays, and the handover of the aircraft’s Form 700 to the chief guest. It’s the end of an era for this tough warhorse of the skies.
Mark your calendars for this unmissable Indian Air Force air show and MiG-21 retirement ceremony – a celebration of aviation history right in your backyard!
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