Surya Kiran, Sarang to perform at Air Show 2007

Thiruvananthapuram, Apr 4: The world famous Surya Kiran Aerobic team, the Sarang team of helicopters, Air Devils (skydiving team) and a musical fest will be showcased as part of the Southern Air Command's Air Show 2007.

The Air Show, being conducted as part of the IAF's platinum jubilee celebrations, would begin at Panambur beach in Mangalore on April 8. The Surya Kiran Aerobic team would pervade the skies of Mangalore on two days. The team would be led by Wing Commander Sandeep Bansal.

Apart from Mangalore, the air shows would be held at Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram and Madurai, Southern Air Command AOC-in-C Air Marshal Yeshwant Rao Rane told reporters here.

The Surya Kiran team and the Sarang team would be displaying their skills at Kochi on April 14 and 15 and at Thiruvananthapuram on April 17-18. The people of Thiruvananthapuram would get an opportunity to witness ''Air Devils'', the parachuting team popularly known as ''Akash Ganga Team'', sky diving over the open sea.

The Air Warriors Symphony Orchestra and the Air force orchestra, would also perform a musical bonanza for the people of Thiruvananthapuram.

At Madurai, only the Surya Kiran team would be displaying their skills on April 24-25.

Air Marshal Rane said the main idea behind the air show was not just to showcase the skills of the force but also to create an awareness among the people about the force. ''Through these shows conducted across the country as part of the platinum jubilee celebration, the IAF wants to tell people what the Air force is doing and also motivate them to join the force,'' he added.

UNI