Air Show to be held here tomorrow

A two-day grand Air Show will be held tomorrow at the headquarters of the Eastern Air Command here as part of the 83rd anniversary celebration of the Indian Air Force.
Titled 'Air Fest Eastern Air Command,' the show is being organised at the Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) and will be opened for the public from 10:30 AM, officials said today.
Three MiG 27 aircrafts will fly past in a formation to mark the beginning the show and this will be followed by a breath-taking display of sky diving by an Air Force team, Eastern Air Command spokesperson Amit Mahajan said.

The Garud force will perform their daredevil acts slithering from a Mi 17 helicopter hovering above the ground besides other shows, he said.
Air Force personnel and cadets of Air Wing NCC will also conduct display Remote Control and Control Line models as well as a display of static models of miniature aircrafts, the official said.
In addition, there will be an Arms and Ammunition stall on display where visitors could avail of the opportunity to handle weapons and experience the sight through Night Vision Goggles (NVGs), Mahajan said.