The air show, organised by the Air Force Station, Srinagar, and the government, is part of the ongoing 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations. The main aim was to raise awareness among the youth of the Kashmir Valley and motivate them to join the Indian Air Force and to promote tourism in the region.

The event started with the oldest fighter jets of the IAF -- MiG 21s -- flying over the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar.

Lt. Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha flagged off the show while IAF skydiving team Akash Ganga, Suryakiran Aerobatic and Display Teams performed during the show.

People were mesmerised to see the jets smoking and roaring in the sky in 'Trishul' formations and tumbling, rolling, and spinning over the Dal Lake.

The youth who will witness the show will be familiarised with the new technological advancements achieved and incorporated by the IAF in the past few years, said an IAF official.

The event was witnessed by hundreds of school children and people from across the valley at the Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) overlooking the Dal Lake.

The air show is being held to commemorate 75 years of Independence.

Elaborate arrangements, including those related to security, were put in place for the smooth conduct of the air show.

An IAF symphony orchestra display and motivational photo exhibition on the history of the IAF were also part of the show.