14 July:Sarang Helicopter display team flying the HAL build Dhruv helicopters would be participating in the Farnborough Air Show in UK from 16 to 30 Jul 08. Farnborough Air Show in Britain is considered to be the one of the biggest Air Show in the world. It would be the first time that an IAF team is participating in the Air Show.
The team had participated earlier this month in Weddington International Air Show and Royal International Air Tattoo to commemorate 90th Anniversary of Royal Air Force.
Sarang team is one amongst two such helicopter display teams in the world the other being the Blue Eagle team of UK. Sarang as said earlier is displaying thrilling formation display maneoeuvres utilizing the indigenously built Dhruv Helicopter with an aim of showcasing the Technological and aeronautical powers of our country. The Sarang’s Dhruv is uniquely painted with Indian National bird Peacock embossed on them.