Dispensing flares in a vertical Charlie over Prayagraj during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

BADAL formation flying past OD Fort at Prayagraj in the afternoon during the Full Dress Rehearsal for the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force, which was raised on 08 Oct 1932. This is the last appearance of the legendary MiG-21 at an Indian airshow, which was inducted into the IAF in April 1963.

Surya Kirans fly behind the C-17A in arrowhead formation, making their entry for the air display as they fly past OD Fort at Prayagraj during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

Traffic on the bridge at Prayagraj stopping for the Chinook during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

Battlefield hunters flying in formation on a partly grey day in front of OD Fort at Prayagraj during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

Super Hercules leading the PRITHVI formation as it flies past OD Fort at Prayagraj in grey weather during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

Good to go in any weather. A pair of MiG-29UPGs escort an Embraer EMB-145SM AEW&C in the NETRA formation as they rehearse for the flypast on a dark afternoon in front of OD Fort, Prayagraj during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

The Sarang Helicopter Display Team is displaying with five ALHs for the first time, seen running in from the south-east towards the 16th century fort at Prayagraj in the afternoon during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force.

On display at the entrance of Tarapore Dwar at Prayagraj. The HPT-32 first flew on Jan. 6, 1977. Intended as a replacement for the HT-2 basic trainer, the Deepak had a record of accidents due to engine cuts leading to a number of fatalities, which led the IAF to ground the aircraft in 2009. It was simple to fly but difficult to master, with stall turns and barrel rolls being tricky.

Newly inducted C-295 with callsign SUGREEV flies in front of OD Fort at Prayarag, marking its first appearance in an air display in India during the 91st anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force. The aircraft was inducted into the IAF on 25 Sep 2023 at AFS Hindan. The IAF is slated to become the largest operator of the type.