New Delhi: Four years after their last flight, the Surya Kirans, the Indian Air Force's dare-devil aerobatic squadron, is all set to take to the skies once again.
The Surya Kirans last performed in Bangalore in February 2011 and were grounded because the Air Force faced a severe shortage of training aircraft. The situation is less bleak now with the induction of the British Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, being assembled in India by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited which is based in Bangalore.
NDTV has learnt that the Surya Kiran team will commence their flying displays within six to eight months. An official announcement to this effect will be made soon. The Surya Kirans, who form the Air Force's 52 Squadron known as "The Sharks" will once again be based in Bidar in Karnataka.
The Surya Kiran (which means 'sunbeam' in Sanskrit) squadron was originally formed in 1996 to serve as Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force who would showcase the prowess of the Air Force's fighter pilots in precision aerobatic flying.
16/02/15 Vishnu Som/NDTV
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The Surya Kirans last performed in Bangalore in February 2011 and were grounded because the Air Force faced a severe shortage of training aircraft. The situation is less bleak now with the induction of the British Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer, being assembled in India by the state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited which is based in Bangalore.
NDTV has learnt that the Surya Kiran team will commence their flying displays within six to eight months. An official announcement to this effect will be made soon. The Surya Kirans, who form the Air Force's 52 Squadron known as "The Sharks" will once again be based in Bidar in Karnataka.
The Surya Kiran (which means 'sunbeam' in Sanskrit) squadron was originally formed in 1996 to serve as Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force who would showcase the prowess of the Air Force's fighter pilots in precision aerobatic flying.
16/02/15 Vishnu Som/NDTV
