Rafale, Tejas streak across Varanasi skies as IAF's 'Wings Over Ganges' takes flight

The Indian Air Force’s ‘Wings Over Ganges’ aerial show began at Namo Ghat in Varanasi on Thursday, drawing large crowds along the Ganga for displays marking 94 years of service. Officials said 100 aircraft will be showcased, including 52 fighter jets, 15 transport aircraft, 32 helicopters and one heritage aircraft. Among the featured fighters are Rafale, Sukhoi-30MKI, Mirage 2000, Tejas, MiG-29 and Jaguar, with helicopters such as Chinook and Apache and C-17 Globemaster transport planes also participating. Aerobatic teams Surya Kiran and Sarang performed maneuvers, while formations like ‘Kashi Formation’ and ‘Omkar Formation’ highlighted national colors. The Thursday show ran from noon to 2 p.m., with later dates October 22, 24 and 25.