VARANASI, Oct. 22 -- Around 100 aircraft, including frontline fighters Rafale and SU-30MKI, will take to the skies over the Ganga as a three-day Indian Air Force (IAF) aerial display begins here at Namo Ghat from Thursday, with further shows scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to attend the final day's event alongside Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath. Titled 'Indian Air Force Aerial Display 2026', the event will be held under the theme 'Wings Over Ganges' to mark the IAF's 94 years of service. It will showcase the force's combat capabilities, advanced technology and flying skills. The display will feature 52 fighter aircraft, 15 transport aircraft, 32 helicopters and one heritage aircraft, along with the IAF's Garud Special Forces. The aircraft will take off from 12 air bases across the country, including Arakkonam, a naval air station near Chennai. The aerial show will feature 25 formations, including Kashi Varuna and Kedar, Hanuman, Omkar, Rudra Bhagirathi, Tridev, Alaknanda, Bhairav, Kailash, Natraj, Vishwanath and Prachanda. "These formations have been meticulously planned to showcase a varied range of aerial platforms in service with the IAF. The display aims to showcase their operational capabilities and professionalism through synchronised and well-coordinated aerial manoeuvres," said Wg Cdr Debartho Dhar, PRO and spokesperson for the ministry of defence in Prayagraj. Commissioner of police S Rajalingam said an estimated 15 lakh to 20 lakh people were expected to watch the air show each day....