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Breathtaking stunts by Air Force lends befitting conclusion to Techkriti

Breathtaking stunts by Air Force lends befitting conclusion to Techkriti

Four paratroopers jumped from a Dornier flying at the height of 6000 feet. They came down with great speed upto height of 4000 feet and then they opened their colourful parachutes to float down to the sports ground of the Indian Institute of Technology-Kanpur (IIT-K). Hundreds of visitors were eagerly waiting on the grounds to see the daring Indian Air Force personnel and members of the world renowned Akash Ganga group on Sunday.

Leading the group, Wing Commander Arun Marwah told Express Newsline that the team had arrived at Chakeri Airport from Delhi exclusively to perform for IIT-K on the occasion of the biggest science and technology festival of the institute, Techkriti 2007. It was informed that cloudy weather led to shortening the programme, which otherwise included human formations in mid-air and sky diving.

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