Netra Embrare-145 AEWS aircraft, a restored Dakota DC-3 with a Pilatus P-7 trainer, a Harvard Trainer HT-291 and a Tiger Moth HU512 at the air show in Pryagraj
Netra Embrare-145 AEWS aircraft, a restored Dakota DC-3 with a Pilatus P-7 trainer, a Harvard Trainer HT-291 and a Tiger Moth HU512 at the air show in Pryagraj
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Over 100 aircrafts, including the Rafale fighter jets, participated in an air show held at Prayagraj in October 2023 to commemorate the completion of 91st year of the IAF.

The Air Force completed the 91st year of its establishment and commemorates it with an air show organised on October 8 in the Sangam area.

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Since the Sangam confluence area is very large, a large number of people were able to enjoy the air show.

IL-78 aerial refueller, Rafel multi-role fighters, singla Terjas LCA Mk1 and a Tejas in formation over Bhopal
IL-78 aerial refueller, Rafel multi-role fighters, singla Terjas LCA Mk1 and a Tejas in formation over Bhopal

For the first time in the country, an aircraft took off from Naini in Prayagraj in 1911. Prayagraj is the centre of India and Indian time is taken from Prayagraj. Furthermore, Central Air Command is headquartered at Prayagraj and Sangam.

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Surya Kiran and Sarang teams performed in a radius of about two-three kilometres above the Sangam.

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