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Mangalore April 4 The Suryakiran Formation Aerobatics Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will conduct an air show in Mangalore on April 8.

Addressing presspersons here on Wednesday, Mr Maheshwara Rao, Deputy Commissioner of Dakshina Kannada district, said that the show is being organised by the IAF to commemorate its platinum jubilee celebrations.

Aerobatic Teams

The objective of the show is to exhibit the prowess of the IAF to the citizens of the district. The show is also aimed at motivating the youth to join IAF. This is the first time in the history of Mangalore that such an event is being organised, he said.

The show will be held in two sessions at Panambur Beach in Mangalore. The first session will be held between 8.15 am and 8.45 am, and the second session between 3.30 pm and 4 pm. All aircraft will takeoff from the airport at Bajpe near Mangalore.

Mr Rao said that SKAT is one of the three renowned nine aircraft aerobatic teams in the world. Wing Commander Sandeep Bansal is the Commanding Officer of the team consisting of 27 officers and 95 other personnel.

Stating that there is a need to control the bird activities during the show, he said the Mangalore City Corporation (MCC) has been requested to take up cleaning operations along the beach from April 6.

Public have been requested not to bring eatables from April 6 to April 9 to keep the birds away from the beach.

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