Surya Kiran aerobatic display leaves Wings India 2026 crowd spellbound
The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team dazzled spectators at Wings India 2026 with precision formations, tricolour smoke trails and a breathtaking DNA manoeuvre. The high-energy aerial display drew huge applause as thousands looked on in awe.
Hyderabad: As roaring sound of the aircraft filled the air, the crowd looked up, raised their phones to click pictures as the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) made a thunderous entry at ongoing Wings India 2026 here on Friday.
Minutes after taking off from the Air Force Station Bidar in Karnataka, the SKAT comprising nine Hawk Mk-132 aircraft first flew in, dispensing smoke reflecting the national tri-colour.
Photo: Anand Dharmana
The SKAT led by Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi flew in tight formations, maintaining precision, spacing and perfect timing. The team opened their show with Tejas aircraft formation, followed by letter ‘Y’ formation in tribute to youth of the country, a manoeuvre which received a huge applause.
Moments later, the team changed their position to form a beautiful diamond shape. One of highlights of the show was the breathtaking DNA manoeuvre, where the team formed a double helix structure with synchronised spirals and coloured smoke, leaving the crowd spellbound and speechless.
The IAF’s air devils aligned three aircraft in a single line and spread out different directions as they approached the crowd and left the viewers mesmerized by painting a beautiful love symbol in the sky. This was followed by a special message – ‘The Surya Kiran Team wishes all people of Hyderabad… Blue Skies and Happy Landings… Jai Hind’- straight from the team leader’s cockpit as team spread out in different directions.
Photo: Anand Dharmana
“For the first time I attended an air show, the SKAT entry gave me goosebumps. I loved the way the team painted the love symbol and tricolour in the sky,” an elated Abhimanyu, who visited the show with his parents.
Prior to SKAT’s aerial display, the globally acclaimed global stars aerobatic team, led by world-renowned aviator Mark Jeffery, delivered breathtaking formations and solo displays with the high-performance Extra 330SC aircraft.
The UK-based team’s display included, diamond formation, big loop and parallel roll. One of the highlights was the loop with diamond formation, defying the gravity, and opposite crossing of the aircraft with precision. Painting twin love symbols in the sky, Mark Jeffery and team signed off the morning aerial display.
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