Residents capture fighter jet display at Monas to welcome Indonesia's Independence Day

A number of residents captured the moment of a fighter jet and helicopter display in the Monas area, Central Jakarta, to welcome the celebration of the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia on Monday.

Observations at the location showed the air demonstration was carried out at 10.51 WIB amid scorching hot weather. Residents were seen taking their mobile phones out of their bags and raising them upwards to record the aircraft action as they passed across the sky over the Monas area.

The aircraft formation showcased a theme for the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence, including carrying the Red and White flag and emitting red and white smoke that decorated the sky.

A number of residents were also seen covering their ears to protect their hearing while tilting their heads upwards to watch the aerial display.

Some residents cheered and applauded when the aircraft performed formations in the sky. Children who were with their families also pointed towards the sky while watching the display.

The aerial display for the 81st Anniversary of Indonesian Independence involved around 81 aircraft and helicopters from the Indonesian Air Force, Army, Navy, Police, and the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas).

The air defence equipment deployed consisted of fighter jets, transport aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft, trainer aircraft, and helicopters.

A number of aircraft prepared included the Rafale, F-16, Sukhoi Su-27/30, Hawk 100/200, T-50i Golden Eagle, Airbus A400M, CN-295, and Boeing 737-200.

A number of helicopters were also involved, including the Super Puma, Caracal, Apache belonging to the Army, Panther belonging to the Navy, AW-169 belonging to the Police, as well as the AS365 Dauphin and AW-139 belonging to Basarnas.