Swarnim Vijay Diwas: Air show of Suryakirans at Sukhna Lake on September 22

Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, September 17

The Air Force Station, Chandigarh, in association with the UT Administration, will organise an air show of Suryakirans and other aircraft at Sukhna Lake on September 22 at 4.30 pm for one hour on the occasion of “Swarnim Vijay Diwas” of 1971 War.

The event also coincides with the celebrations of diamond jubilee year of the Air Force Station, Chandigarh, which was established in 1961.

Over the years, the 12 Wing Air Force Station, Chandigarh, has become one of the biggest/pivotal air bases of the Indian Air Force equipped with latest aircraft. Formation aerobatics units of the Indian Air Force, called as ‘Suryakiran Aerobatic Team’, are equipped with HAL-built Hawk aircraft. This team has performed world over and has the distinction of being among the nine aircraft formation aerobatic teams in the world.

The team’s motto is “Always the Best” and will be undertaking low-level aerobatic displays over Jalandhar on September 18; Chandigarh on September 22; Srinagar on September 26; and Air Force Station Hindon for Air Force Day and Pune on October 16.

In Chandigarh, the air show will be held over Sukhna Lake and is open to public.

This mega event is free and open to all to witness around the ‘walking track’ of Sukhna Lake. People are requested to follow Covid-appropriate behaviour and cooperate with the police. No admission would be permitted without face mask. Citizens and tourists can also witness the show on September 21 during the full-dress rehearsal and are encouraged to come to avoid rush during the main event. To avoid rush at Sukhna Lake, people are advised to witness the show from their rooftops, wherever possible. Spectators are advised not to bring any eatable items that may attract birds that can pose a threat to the participating aircrafts.

The UT police have been instructed to strictly enforce Covid-appropriate behaviour during the event.