As part of Air Force Day Celebrations, "Headquarters Eastern Air Command" at Upper Shillong today organised 'AIR FEST 2016'. The three day event was inaugurated by AOC-in- C Eastern Air Command, Air Marshal C Hari Kumar. <br/><br/>This year the fest is being held for one extra day specially to facilitate students and citizens of Shillong and Meghalaya to enjoy the fest and participate in the Indian Air Force celebrations. Air Fest 2016 started off with an air display at with a fly past by Mi-17 Helicopters and Su-30 MKI aircraft. <br/><br/>This was followed by the breath taking display of the Indian Air Force 'Air Devils' team which has carried out sky diving and free fall para jumps all over the world. There was also a demonstration on Slithering Operations by 'GARUD', the elite commandos of the Indian Air Force. <br/><br/>Aero modelling, Static Display of Aircraft and performance by the military band will be some other highlights of the festival. Our correspondent reports that the IAF has also set various stalls during the Festival which include IAF Publicity Stall, Souvenir Stall and relishing Food Stalls.