Indonesian Air Force marks anniversary with a flourish

An Indonesian Sukhoi Su-30 jet fighter performing a stunt at a ceremony to mark the 71st anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force yesterday. Held at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta, the celebrations included performances or appearances by other
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An Indonesian Sukhoi Su-30 jet fighter performing a stunt at a ceremony to mark the 71st anniversary of the Indonesian Air Force yesterday. Held at Halim Perdanakusuma Airport in Jakarta, the celebrations included performances or appearances by other fighter jets such as the F-16, Hawk and Super Tucano. Indonesia plans to buy eight Su-35 multi-role air superiority fighter jets from Russia to boost the capabilities of its air force.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on April 10, 2017, with the headline Indonesian Air Force marks anniversary with a flourish. Subscribe