Nagpur, Sep 23: Various aerobatics by different aircraft, including the famous `Suryakiran', enthralled the enthusiastic crowds at the air show organised by headquarters maintenance command at Sonegaon Air Force Station here today. The nine aircraft formation `Suryakiran' led by wing commander Prabhakaran, commanding officer of the Suryakiran, painted tri-colours in the sky.

An-32 transport aircraft, flanked by two Dornier aircraft, displayed their aerobatics "Chhote miyan Bade miyan' formation.

Another added delight for the onlookers were the paratroopers, who dropped from a height of more than 5,000 feet with colourful parachutes to impressed the crowd, comprising many students.

Bureau Report