Suryakiran Aerobatic Team to fly nine Hawk aircraft over Namo Ghat in Varanasi for the Air Force's 94th anniversary

18 October 2026

The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force will present a nine-aircraft aerobatic display at Namo Ghat in Varanasi as part of the Indian Air Force Display 2026, held to mark the 94th anniversary of the Service. The team will fly nine Hawk Mk 132 aircraft manufactured under licence by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, performing loops, barrel rolls, inverted flying and the DNA manoeuvre, with saffron, white and green smoke trails. The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932 and completes 94 years of service in 2026. The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team was established in 1996 and has more than 850 displays to its credit, earning it recognition as the Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force. Five officers of the team are from Uttar Pradesh, performing in their home state.