Sarang helicopter team air show to be held at Vadodara Air Force Station

According to a report by Sandesh newspaper, a grand air show has been organised by the Indian Air Force's 'Sarang' helicopter display team at the Vadodara Air Force Station. This air show has been scheduled to be held from 12 to 15 November 2026.

This special air show is being organised to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, i.e., 75 glorious years, of the 11 Squadron. During this air show, five indigenous Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) 'Dhruv' will display thrilling and adventurous stunts in the sky.

In this event, a special opportunity is being provided for school students and youth to watch the air show with the objective of learning about the valor and capabilities of the defense forces. There is immense enthusiasm seen regarding this grand event in the city of Vadodara, and citizens are eagerly waiting to witness this sight firsthand.

According to Wikipedia background information, the HAL Dhruv is a utility helicopter designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in November 1984. The first flight of the HAL Dhruv helicopter took place in 1992. The development of this helicopter was prolonged for a long time due to several factors including the Indian military's changing design requirements, budget constraints, and sanctions imposed on India following the 1998 Pokhran-II nuclear tests.