IAF conducts air show in Srinagar after 14 years — See pictures

The skies over Srinagar roared with fighter jets and Chinook helicopters exhibiting adrenaline-pumping manoeuvres at an air show conducted after 14 years in Srinagar’s Dal Lake. Check out pictures...

The skies over Srinagar roared with fighter jets and Chinook helicopters exhibiting adrenaline-pumping manoeuvres at an air show conducted after 14 years in Srinagar’s Dal Lake. Credit: Reuters Photo

The air show organised by the Air Force Station, Srinagar and the government is part of the ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. Credit: AFP Photo

The IAF's Akash Ganga skydiving and Suryakiran Aerobatic Display teams took part in it. Credit: AFP Photo

The main aim of the show, under the theme of 'Give Wings to Your Dream', was to raise awareness among the youth of the Kashmir Valley and motivate them to join the Indian Air Force and to promote tourism in the region. Credit: PTI Photo

The event started with the oldest fighter jets of the IAF -- MiG 21s -- flying over the famous Dal Lake and past the enthusiastic audience at SKICC. Credit: PTI Photo

An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet flies over Dal Lake during an IAF's air show in Srinagar. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chinook helicopter flies over Dal Lake during IAF's air show in Srinagar. Credit: AFP Photo

Indian Air Force (IAF) paratroopers perform over Dal Lake during IAF's air show in Srinagar. Credit: AFP Photo

In the second part of their performance, the team brought thrill closer to the ground -- only 30 metres above it and performed manoeuvres that gave the audience goosebumps. Credit: PTI Photo

Indian Air Force (IAF) aerobatic team perform during an air show by IAF in Srinagar. Credit: PTI Photo

IAF also displayed complex but sophisticated heroics including flying in reverse-gear and rolling right and left even as the bowl was small with hills on both sides. Credit: PTI Photo

Team members opened their parachutes and displayed various formations, the Indian national flag, the IAF flag, and the Akash Ganga flag rippled in the sky. Credit: PTI Photo

The audience was left captivated watching the spectacular airshow conducted after 14 years at Dal Lake in Srinagar. Credit: Reuters Photo