Jaisalmer, Dec 07: Air chiefs of about 40 countries are likely to witness India's biggest air show "Vaayu Shakti 2004' in Pokharan range in February next year, official sources said today. India would be showing its "air might" in the show on February 2 next year in which front ranking fighter planes, fighter helicopters and transport helicopters would be taking part, they sources said.

A rehearsal of the show would be held in January in which MiG 21, MiG 27, MiG 29, Jaguar, Miraz 80 and fighter helicopters would be participating.

Indian dignitaries, including Prime Minister and Defence Minister, may also attend the Airshow being held after five years.

The show was earlier scheduled for February 2001 but postponed after Gujarat quake and tension on Indo-Pak Border, the sources added.

Bureau Report