The Indian Air Force Surya Kiran team. With pigeons

Took these pictures of the Indian Air Force’s top aerobatics demonstration team, the “Surya Kiran” squadron (transl: the “Sun’s Rays”) zipping past Mumbai today. With a few pigeons trying to outdo them. Hope you like the shots!

You can read more about the Surya Kiran team here:(Surya Kiran - Wikipedia)

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beautiful!!

JAI HIND :)

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The US after seeing the next gen pigeon fighters:

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Edit: why is the meme such high quality what

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They’ll be like
“Flaps down”
“Yes sir!”
“No I mean, literally, keep the flapping down it’s too noisy.”

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What Aircraft does the team use

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Such a cool photo!

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They currently use the BAE Hawk Mk-132, but historically, they’ve usually flown the HAL HJT-16 Kiran. That’s the aircraft which gave them their name too - the Surya Kiran team.

They’re basically advanced fighter trainer aircraft, with a more souped-up engine configuration and smoke canisters.

Thank you!!!

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Not gonna lie. I thought those pigeons were aircraft and flying in the show 😂

Awesome shots!

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Haha. I’m sure they’ll be recruited some day too! Thanks a lot though

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Didn’t realize the IAF had acquired next generation pigeons

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The local birds wanted in on the fun

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They should come to Hyderabad sometime 🥺

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honestly the pigeon shot is better than the planes!

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WoW! Amazing pictures Sooraj! 🇮🇳 🇮🇳

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There’s a surplus tbh. New generations keep popping up.

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They got in on it too lol.

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You should follow their Instagram page, they post their updates and schedules there.

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Oh well. Infinite Pigeons app incoming in 3…2…1…

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Thanks so much!!

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