VARANASI: Thousands of spectators gathered along the banks from Namo Ghat to Assi Ghat were treated to a rare and thrilling spectacle on Thursday as the Indian Air Force displayed its air combat prowess in the ‘Wings Over Ganga’ air show, headlined by roaring sorties of Rafale, Sukhoi, and indigenous Tejas aircraft.
Thousands of spectators gathered from Namo Ghat to Assi Ghat cheered with chants of “Har Har Mahadev” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai” as front-line fighter aircraft sliced through the skies above the holy river Ganga.
Around 100 aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30MKI, indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft, and heavy-lift Chinook helicopters, are participating in the high-octane aerial manoeuvres showcasing the air combat capabilities and preparedness of the IAF.
A major highlight of the display was the three ‘Kiran’ trainer aircraft flying in a precise ‘Kashi’ formation, leaving a trail of the tricolour in the sky. The roaring passes of the Rafale and Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets over the sacred river left spectators awestruck.
Crowds packed the steps of Namo Ghat, the vicinity of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, and Assi Ghat to witness the aerobatics and tactical flying demonstrations.
