Rafale To Heritage Aircraft: IAF's Grand Aerial Display Mesmerises Chennai

On Sunday, a massive aerial display on Marina Beach, Chennai, marked the 92nd IAF Day, to be observed Tuesday.

On Sunday, the 92nd IAF Day celebration on Marina Beach, Chennai in Tamil Nadu witnessed a spectacular aerial display showcasing the prowess and manoeuvrability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft.

Para jump instructors midair set to make an accurate landing on the target area. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC)

Commandos slide down ropes descending from a hovering helicopter. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC)

The aerial display at Chennai, to mark the 92nd IAF Day celebration,was witnessed, among others, by Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin, and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC)

As many as 72 aircraft took part in the air display, which is set to enter the Limca Book of World Records. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC)

About 50 aircraft, including the supersonic Rafale fighter jets, were part of a formation showering flares. Heritage aircraft Dakota and Harvard also participated in the aerial salute, as did Tejas and Su-30, and the Sarang helicopter display team. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC)

The Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet performed the 'Loop-tumble-yaw' manoeuvre. (Photo: X/@IAF_MCC)