“It’s the first time we are seeing this. We are very happy. I really like the fighter jets,” said an excited Ariyan Kumar Roy, his eyes fixed on the roaring Sukhoi aircraft cutting through the sky above the Brahmaputra.

Another young spectator, Anuska, shared, “It was quite motivating for us. Watching the Air Force inspired me to dream of joining it someday. The fighter jets and helicopters were amazing.”

For many children gathered at Lachit Ghat in Guwahati on Saturday, the rehearsal for the upcoming Air Show was not just a spectacle—it was an inspiration. “I saw it for the first time, and I liked the sound and the feeling of it the most. This show is the best — I really liked how the pilots communicated and performed,” said another young visitor.

Thousands of people, including familie

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