This years airshow saw participants from across the globe like Lockeed (F16), Boeing (F18 hornet), Saab (JAAS Gripen), Eurofighter Typhoon, MIG 35, Sukhoi 30 MKI etc. fighter jets, Globe Master, Hercules etc. transport aircrafts, trainers etc. The acrobatic displays were astonishing especially the Sarang helicopter team and Surya kirans. The exhits were nice too.
This time the bangalore traffic department did a good job and reaching the place was not that difficult. But after reaching the place it took almost 1 hr to cross the security check point. Infact all the combat air crafts had finished the acrobatics by that time. We couldnt peacefully watch this since we were caught in the crowd. Although we reached the venue before time we could make it in at 11 AM , well 1 hr after the show had started. Afternoon we went to the Food court which had coffe day, Subway, Kamat etc. outlets and after almost 2 hrs of waiting too we couldnt get any food but a glass of cola. It was clearly visibile that the didnt manage it properly or were they prepared to manage such a huge crowd. Kingfisher managed to sell beer well.
Most of us were worn out almost by the end of day standing in the sun without food, but the fantastic acrobatics and static displays gave us a sence of satisfaction.
Wanted to share some pictures I captured at the show. You can find them in the link below
https://picasaweb.google.com/vishakrs/BangaloreAeroIndia2009#
