Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav:IAF conducts air show in Srinagar

In Kashmir valley, the Indian Air Force on Sunday held an impressive air show in the skies over the famed Dal Lake as part of the Azadi ka Amrut Mahautsav celebrations.The air show,held in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir government, was flagged off by JK Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, from Sher-e-Kashmir International conventional Srinagar.The air show was given the title of “Give Wings to your Dreams” and also had a photo exhibition near the venue. The exhibition displayed some of the most stunning pictures in essaying the history of the Indian Air Force. The air show by the IAF was also conducted with the purpose of attracting and motivating the youth of Jammy and Kashmir to join the IAF.
During the air show, formation of MiG-21 Bison fighter aircrafts held a flypast while Sukhoi SU-30 and SU-20 held an impressive aerobatic display. Display by paramotors and para-jumpers also mesmerised the audience, who had come in large numbers to witness the show. Later on, while addressing the gathering, LG Manoj Sinha termed today’s celebrations as historic and said that such events by the Indian air Force will encourage youth of Jammu and Kashmir to join the prestigious Air Force.He also paid glowing tributes to the fallen Indian Airforce officers and jawans for their sacrifice in safeguarding the country