The skies above the Brahmaputra turned into a theatre of power and precision on Sunday as the Indian Air Force staged its first-ever full-scale air show at Lachit Ghat to mark the 93rd anniversary of Air Force Day.

From 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm, the people of Guwahati witnessed a rare spectacle as more than 75 aircraft from seven different bases — including Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Chabua, Hasimara, Bagdogra and Panagarh — performed a breathtaking aerial display.

The show featured some of the IAF’s most advanced aircraft, including Rafale , Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage, MIG-29, Apache helicopters, IL-78 refuelers and heavy transport aircraft like C-17 Globemaster and C-130 Hercules. The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) also captivated the crowd with their synchronised formations and dazzling stu

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