Surya Kiran 8 taxiis out towards Rwy 09 on a hot afternoon at Yelahanka during the rehearsals for Aero India 2023.

built in 1993

Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team streaming the Indian tricolor after take off on the 89th Air Force Day at Hindon AFS.

On static display on the 89th Air Force Day at Hindon AFS. Safe to say that the "Jag" is still a favorite sight for many, and the IAF is now the only operator in the world. Inducted in July 1979, the "Shamsher" initially equipped No. 14 Sqn. "Bulls" as a Deep Penetration Strike Aircraft (DPSA). It was used during IPKF ops in 1987 and Kargil in 1999. This DARIN III variant has been considerably upgraded with an Open System Architecture Mission Computer, EFIS, smart MFDs, radar, RWRs and other avionics.

An example of how tightly packed these hangars are. But what a great collection and SO glad I decided to stop here on the way home from Normandy.

The drop-dead gorgeous paint scheme of the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team makes it stand out among all aerobatic teams. Sqn Ldr Navjot Singh taxiis out as Surya Kiran 8 towards Rwy 09 in the morning for a formation take off at Aero India 2021.

Attractive white bird taxiing past at Aero India 2021. This is the new civilian Do-228 made at HAL Kanpur. With a view to promote Govt's UDAN regional connectivity policy, the Hindi title "Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik", translated as "Let the common citizen of the country fly" is displayed on the nose. The Hindi inscription at the rear translates as "Made in India", in keeping with the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision of self-reliant India. Intended to carry 19 passengers, the aircraft has an AUW of 6200 kg and is equipped with five-bladed propellers for noise reduction and better performance.

The Indian Air Force had sent Six Jaguars, two Il-76MDs and two Il-78MKI to Alaska to participate in exercise Cope Thunder 2004. All were captured on their way home whilst refuelling at Pratica di Mare, Italy.

A really rare gem, part of the fantastic Musée de l'Epopée et de l'Industrie Aéronautique, the Bétrancourt Collection. It was very difficult to photograph in the tightly packed hangar and for this the tripod was on the wing of a Fouga Magister that can just be seen at the bottom