Swapnanil Chatterjee

Indian Air Force's 31 squadron 'Lions' marks diamond jubilee in style

Air Marshal SP Dharkar, Chief of the Eastern Air Command, and Commodore Commandant of the 31 Sqn, were in attendance as the chief guests of the event.

Source: Eastern Air Command , IAF

The event featured a show by the IAF’s Akash Ganga skydiving team unfurling the ensign of the Squadron.

Source: Eastern Air Command , IAF

Following the Skydive, was a ‘thrilling’ low-level aerobatics aerial display by fighter aircraft and helicopters.

Source: Eastern Air Command , IAF

As a tribute to the event, the tailwings of the squadron's Su30MKI were painted with the lion ensign.

Source: Eastern Air Command , IAF

A seminar, cultural event, and community lunch were also held, reminiscing the rich history of the squadron.

Source: Easter Air Command, IAF

The celebrations were attended by a large number of Air Veterans and Serving Officers.

Source: Eastern Air Command, IAF