Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- The Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) staged a spectacular aerial performance on Sunday, forming the number "80" in the skies above Jakarta to mark Indonesia's 80th Independence Day.

The Jupiter Aerobatic Team (JAT), flying around 20 aircraft-including F-16 Falcons, T-50i Golden Eagles, and Hawk jets-took part in the show, with the highlight being a flyover above the Merdeka Palace, the official site of the Independence Day ceremony.

From the cockpits, JAT pilots saluted President Prabowo Subianto and extended birthday greetings to the nation on its 80th year of independence.

Eight KT-1B aircraft followed with a low-altitude flyby over the Palace, releasing red-and-white smoke to symbolize the Indonesian flag.

The disp...