Air Fest at HQ Maintenance Command, Nagpur

A thrilling display of coordination between the magnificent air warriors and their flying machines was on show at the 'Air Fest 2022' at its Headquarters in Vayusena Nagar, Nagpur on 19 Nov 22.

The Air Fest was conducted as a part of the "Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav," an initiative of the Government of India to celebrate 75th Anniversary of Indian Independence and the glorious history of our people, culture and achievements.

The objective of the Air Fest was to showcase various facets of Indian Air Force and motivate the Nations' youth and encourage them to choose the Indian Air Force as a career. Air Marshal Vibhas Pande, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command was the Chief Guest for the Air Fest 2022.

The Air Fest commenced with fourteen NCC Air Wing cadets demonstrating their skills in aero modeling wherein both remote controlled and control line models were flown in full view of the spectators. The remote controlled aircraft carried out an aerobatic display consisting of loops, rolls and figure of eight whereas, the control line model displayed inverted flying, loops and vertical figure of eight. Thereafter, a Paramotor pilot enthralled the audience in his Paramotor with his aerobatic manoeuvres including a spiral descent from 1,000 feet and a 'wingover' at a height of 300 feet.