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96 Fighter Jets to Showcase Military Might in Kashi at Wings Over Ganga Air Show
- •The Indian Air Force is organizing the Wings Over Ganga air show at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on October 25.
- •A total of 96 aircraft including Rafale, Sukhoi SU-30MKI, Tejas, and Prachand will display military might.
- •Renowned aerobatic teams Sarang and Surya Kiran will perform breathtaking stunts and precise formations.
- •The event will witness the roar of Hercules aircraft along with participation from the Indian Navy and Army.
- •District administration and temple trust have made extensive security and crowd management preparations.
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The Wings Over Ganga air show is scheduled to take place on October 25 at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, with rehearsals occurring on October 19 and 21 before the main event. Additional performances and administrative schedules are also planned around late October to mark the Indian Air Force celebrations.
The air show will feature a total of 96 fighter jets and helicopters, highlighted by the Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team and the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team. Participating aircraft include the Tejas, Rafale, SU-30MKI, Light Combat Helicopter 'Prachand', C-295, IL-76, IL-78, AN-32, and Hercules transport aircraft.
The district administration has closed Namo Ghat to the general public, set up temporary police stations, and installed barricading across all 84 ghats. Additionally, the sale and slaughter of meat, fish, and poultry are banned within a 30-kilometer aerial zone to prevent bird strikes during the displays.
