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IN PHOTOS: IAF's Surya Kiran team performs air show in Chandigarh

Updated On: 27 March, 2026 04:18 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Chandigarh witnessed a spectacular aerial display on Friday as the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed over Sukhna Lake as part of the airshow. Pics/PTI

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The team carried out a series of manoeuvres and formations during a half-hour display amid cloudy weather, drawing a large crowd, including students. Pics/PTI
The team carried out a series of manoeuvres and formations during a half-hour display amid cloudy weather, drawing a large crowd, including students. Pics/PTI
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The Hawk Mk-132 jets performed loops, barrel rolls, inverted flying and dives, while also creating formations such as 'DNA' and 'Y' (Yuva) using smoke trails

The Hawk Mk-132 jets performed loops, barrel rolls, inverted flying and dives, while also creating formations such as 'DNA' and 'Y' (Yuva) using smoke trails

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The aircraft, which took off from the Air Force station here, flew directly over the lake during the show

The aircraft, which took off from the Air Force station here, flew directly over the lake during the show

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Various manoeuvres they formed included a twist in the air and changing direction by 90 degrees to form the shape of a clover, a symbol of hope, faith and good luck. The show concluded with all nine aircraft coming together in a special 'aerial salute' formation

Various manoeuvres they formed included a twist in the air and changing direction by 90 degrees to form the shape of a clover, a symbol of hope, faith and good luck. The show concluded with all nine aircraft coming together in a special 'aerial salute' formation

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The SKAT is among the world's elite aerobatic squads and has represented the Indian Air Force at various international air shows

The SKAT is among the world's elite aerobatic squads and has represented the Indian Air Force at various international air shows

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Before the airshow, members of the SKAT paid a courtesy call on Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria at the Punjab Lok Bhavan on Thursday

Before the airshow, members of the SKAT paid a courtesy call on Punjab Governor and UT Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria at the Punjab Lok Bhavan on Thursday

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