The roar of as many as nine HAWK aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) echoed the skies of the pilgrim town Puri on Sunday 18 as the aerobatics display team of the IAF conducted beautiful Suryakiran Airshow as part of the ‘Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations.

Thousands of people gathered at the Blue Flag beach here to witness the airshow wherein the IAF pilots performed arrow, diamond and Tejas formations amid elaborate security arrangements in place.

The Suryakiran Aerobatic team exhibited some jaw-dropping stunts while flying HAWK aircraft projecting its professionalism and precision. The show continued with attractive formations like flying inverted, diving and climbing in an aerial ballet by the aircraft over 25 minutes.

A sea of crowds thronged the Blue Flag Beach to witness the daredevilry by the IAF team. Streaking through the blue skies with blazing contrails just 500 feet above the ground, the aerobatic team executed a series of loops, barrel rolls and other breathtaking aerial manoeuvres.

Governor of Odisha, Professor Ganeshi Lal graced the occasion and witnessed the Suryakiran air show. Other officials of IAF were also present during the show.