INDIA'S AIR SHOW AT ITS BEST

WHAT A SHOW!

India's Dhruv helicopters perform on the last day of the Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on the outskirts of Bangalore on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

LOOKING THROUGH

India's Army chief General Deepak Kapoor looks through a SPIKE-MR/LR weapon system during his visit to the Aero India 2009 at Yelahanka air force station on the outskirts of Bangalore on Thursday, February 12, 2009. The 7th Aero India, organised by the Ministry of Defence, showcases the latest in the field of military and civilian aircrafts.

RED BEAUTY

Indian Air Force aircrafts perform on the last day of Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on outskirts of Bangalore on Sunday, February 15, 2009. The five-day Aero India 2009, which began on Wednesday, drew 592 exhibitors, including 289 exhibitors from 25 foreign countries.

BIRD'S EYE

Visitors watch the aircraft on display on the last day of Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on outskirts of Bangalore on Sunday, February 15, 2009. World's aviation companies are participating in the five-day mega event which began on Wednesday, February 15, 2009.

FLYING HIGH

Visitors watch Indian Air Force aircraft perform on the last day of Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on outskirts of Bangalore on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

AT ITS BEST

Indian Air Force aircrafts perform on the last day of Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on outskirts of Bangalore on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

UMBRELLA SHELTER

Visitors watch Indian Air Force aircraft perform on the last day of Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on outskirts of Bangalore on Sunday, February 15, 2009.

ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD

Visitors crowd as Indian Air Force officials at the Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on the outskirts of Bangalore on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Boeing C-17 Globemaster, arguably the world's most successful heavy lift aircraft, was the biggest showstopper at the Aero India 2009.

COLOURING THE SKY

Indian Air Force aircrafts perform aerobatic flight during the Aero India 2009 in Yelahanka air base on the outskirts of Bangalore on Saturday, February 14, 2009. Aviation companies from around the world participated in the five-day event that started on Wednesday, February 11.

NATION'S PRIDE

Indian Air Force advanced light helicopters - Sarang - perform as the national flag flutters during the inauguration ceremony of the Aero India 2009 at Yelahanka air force station on the outskirts of Bangalore on February 11, 2009. The show ended on Sunday, February 15, 2009.