Over 15 lakh people from various parts of Chennai and neighbouring districts throng the shores of Marina and its neighbourhoods on Sunday (October 6, 2024) to witness the spectacular air show of the Indian Air Force (IAF), conducted as a part of the 92nd Indian Airforce Day celebrations.

The Lighthouse metro station nearby and Chennai MRTS railway station at Velachery, which serves as the closest junction connecting Chintadripet near the Marina, were swarmed by several hundreds of people and many found it difficult to even get a foothold to stand on the platform.

Over 13 lakh spectators arrived at the venue via train, subway, metro, cars, and buses to watch the show, making it the greatest air show crowd ever recorded.

The city of Chennai recently played host to a spectacular display of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) aerobatic prowess. The event, held on October 6, 2024, marked the first time the IAF conducted an airshow in South India,

The IAF conducted a full dress rehearsal at the airshow on Friday in coordination with the Tambaram unit of the IAF. It is the third time the IAF conducted its airshow outside the national capital and the first time in South India.

A captivating aerial show by the Indian Air Force in Chennai featured 72 aircraft, including Rafale jets and Tejas fighters, performing spectacular manoeuvres and showcasing their capabilities. The event,

Though the clear skies provided a good view of the fascinating air show by the IAF aircraft, people gathered on the sandy beach.

Tamil Nadu's capital, Chennai is all set to host 92nd Air Force Day today at Marina Beach. The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be conducting an airshow on today, October 6 to mark the Air Force Day. Visual footage from Marina Beach shows police men overlooking arrangements while the stage seems set for the aerobatic performance that is scheduled to begin shortly.