{
  "id": 15403278,
  "title": "IAF's Suryakiran Team To Stage Spectacular Nine-Aircraft Aerobatic Display At Varanasi's Namo Ghat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/iafs-suryakiran-team-to-stage-spectacular-nine-aircraft-aerobatic",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T11:24:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/iafs-suryakiran-team-to-stage-spectacular-nine-aircraft-aerobatic-display-at-varanasis-namo-ghat"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 8, 1932, the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated 94 years of service with its Suryakiran Aerobatic Team staging a nine-aircraft aerial display at Namo Ghat in Varanasi. This event is part of the Indian Air Force Display 2026, commemorating the force's anniversary. The team, flying nine Hawk Mk 132 aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), will showcase intricate maneuvers such as loops, barrel rolls, inverted flying, and the iconic DNA manoeuvre. Saffron, white, and green smoke trails will trail the aircraft as they execute synchronized formations over the city, highlighting the pilots' precision, coordination, and flying skills. The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, established in 1996, has performed over 850 displays, making them an ambassador of the Indian Air Force. Their performance at Namo Ghat, a city renowned for its historic ghats and cultural heritage, will provide a striking backdrop to the aerial show. Five officers of the team hail from Uttar Pradesh, making the occasion particularly significant for the pilots. The display aims to enthral spectators and inspire young people to consider careers in aviation and the armed forces, highlighting the IAF's commitment to operational excellence and service to the nation.",
  "summary": "Varanasi: The Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team will perform a nine-aircraft aerial display at Namo Ghat in Varanasi as part of the Indian Air Force Display 2026, marking the force's 94th anniversary. Flying nine Hawk Mk 132 aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under licence, the team will perform a series of intricate manoeuvres, including loops, barrel rolls,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}