IAF's 'Wings over Ganges' air show at Varanasi's Namo Ghat marks 94th IAF anniversary
On 25 October 2026, PM Narendra Modi watched the Indian Air Force's Aerial Display-2026 'Wings over Ganges' at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, on the final day of the three-day event marking the IAF's 94th anniversary.
Summary
The Indian Air Force held its Aerial Display-2026, 'Wings over Ganges', at Namo Ghat in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with the Surya Kiran and Sarang teams performing over the Ganga. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the final day of the three-day event on 25 October 2026, along with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The show was organised to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the IAF. During the visit, the PM also highlighted Arvind Limited's new garment manufacturing facility in Varanasi as a boost to women's employment.
Key facts
- Event
- IAF Aerial Display-2026 'Wings over Ganges'
- Venue
- Namo Ghat, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
- Date
- 25 October 2026 (final day of 3-day event)
- Occasion
- 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force
- Display teams
- Surya Kiran (aerobatics) and Sarang (helicopters)
- Attended by
- PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Governor Anandiben Patel, CM Yogi Adityanath
- Also
- Arvind Limited garment facility in Varanasi – women's employment
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Indian Air Force's Aerial Display-2026 'Wings over Ganges', attended by PM Modi in October 2026, was held at which place?
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Correct answer: B — Namo Ghat, Varanasi
The 'Wings over Ganges' air show in Varanasi (October 2026) commemorated which anniversary of the Indian Air Force?
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Correct answer: C — 94th