Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the Indian Air Force for conducting its first-ever air show in the northeastern region in Guwahati and said the full-scale show of India's air prowess will give "sleepless nights" to enemies.
In the event to mark 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force, it showcased aircraft such as Rafale, Sukhoi-30, MiG-29, Mirage, Jaguar, IL-78 refueler, C-17 Globemaster, Antonov AN-32, C-130 Hercules and helicopters such as Apache, MI-17 and Advanced Light Helicopter-MK1.
The air show was organised by the Eastern Air Command. Called the 'Flying Display 2025', the one-and-half-hour air show above the Brahmaputra River near Lachit Ghat witnessed over 75 fighter helicopters and aircraft in more than 25 formations. The aircraft were operated from seven air bases in the region -- Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Chabua, Hasimara, Bagdogra and Panagarh.
After the show, Sarma tweeted, "Thank You Guwahati for turning out in full strength to witness the spectacular @IAF_MCC #FlyingDisplay2025! The North East’s first ever air show was indeed a breathtaking show of strength, skill & spirit. Your overwhelming support for Bharat’s Air Warriors - so close to the Chicken Neck and four international borders - will give sleepless nights to enemies inside and outside the country."
Sarma added, "From being nearly abandoned during the 1962 war to sending such a powerful message of aerial dominance, the North East come a long way under the visonary leadership of Adarniya @narendramodi Ji."
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"The aerial display culminated in breathtaking formations by the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, followed by a flawless performance by the Air Warrior Drill Team, leaving the audience spellbound," the IAF said in a statement. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya also attended the event.
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said they have been planning to conduct the event in the northeast region for the past few years, and they changed the schedule from October to November so that IAF could host the show in Guwahati this year. "The North East is no longer a remote place. We always had various display teams coming to the North East and continuing," he added.