Jammu, Sep 17: For the first-of-its-kind air display by the Indian Air Force here on September 21 and 22, all necessary preparations, including a strong security cover, have been concluded, officials said on Sunday. A defence spokeswoman announced that the IAF Air Warrior Drill Team (AWDT), the Akashganga Daredevil Skydiving team, the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), Mi-17 helicopters, and the IAF band would all perform during the air show at Air Force Station in Jammu.During the grand and spectacular event, which is being organised by the IAF and civil administration to commemorate the diamond jubilee of the Air Force Station Jammu and the 76th anniversary of Jammu and Kashmir’s accession to the Indian Union, Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft are also expected to display low-level aerobatics and manoeuvring, the spokesperson said. The official announced that Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha would be the event’s chief guest and that LED displays would be set up with live feed for the crowd.Ramesh Kumar, the Divisional Commissioner for Jammu, evaluated the preparations for the air show on Saturday, according to officials. This included security, parking options, and seating arrangements, among other things. According to the source, the Traffic Department was given instructions to create a thorough traffic management strategy and locate appropriate parking places. To prevent inconvenience to passengers, the department would issue a warning, he added.According to officials, the Tourism Department has been tasked with manufacturing invitation cards, creating seating plans, and conducting considerable advertisement for the event. However, they made it clear that only invited guests with passes would have access to the place, while audience members and members of the general public could take in the air display from designated viewing areas. According to the spokesperson, the main event will feature a scintillating and speculator display of precision flying and performance by nine aircraft teams flying Hawk Mk-132 and Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters and showcasing the slithering and small team insertion and extraction techniques, free fall parachutists and precision drill movements by AWDT.According to him, the demonstration will highlight the IAF’s operational prowess in an effort to inspire young people to enlist in the special force. The spokeswoman stated that another goal of the event is to educate the public about the risks associated with flying and how they may contribute to aviation safety. (Agencies)
