Extracted Data Points

  • The Indian Air Force formation aerobatic team, Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, marked its 30th Anniversary at Air Force Station Bidar on May 26, 2026
  • The team was formed in 1996 at Bidar
  • The team has performed over 800 air displays across India and abroad
  • The team flies Hawk Mk-132 aircraft in red-and-white livery
  • Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh attended the celebrations
  • Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, Air Marshal S Shrinivas attended the celebrations
  • Both senior officers flew with the team during the commemorative aerial display
  • A special "Hollow Diamond" formation was flown in remembrance of team members lost during the team's history
  • The team's motto is "Sadaiva Sarvottam" (Always the Best)