IAF's Suryakiran embarks on an aerial salute to mark the 1971 War victory

To commemorate the Golden Jubilee year of the historic 1971 war, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force embarked on an aerial saluted in different formations over various landmarks across the country and will also etch “71” over Kanyakumari.

First Published Feb 19, 2021, 2:15 PM IST | Last Updated Feb 19, 2021, 2:15 PM IST

Fifty years ago, a nation was born from the ashes of war. The liberation of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) came after the India armed forces crushed the Pakistani aggression and bruised their ego in a manner they would never forget.

Tales of valour of the Indian armed forces galore in the annals of history.

To commemorate the Golden Jubilee year of the historic 1971 war, the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force embarked on an aerial saluted in different formations over various landmarks across the country and will also etch “71” over Kanyakumari.

The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team is the youngest fighter Squadron of the Indian Air Force and is truly taking the glory of the IAF to new heights everyday. Watch this video to know more.