In Pics: Indian Air Force shines in Australia during Exercise Pitch Black

Called the Globe Masters this carrier plane was resting in Kupang, Indonesia as Indian Air Force did a stopover before reaching Australia. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)

This was the first time Indian Air Force's Su-30 or commonly known as the Sukhoi planes crossed the equator. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)​

The pilots of mighty Sukhoi look dashing posing in front their magnificent machines in Darwin, Australia. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)

Led by Group Captain CUV Rao VM, 145 air-warriors strong team looks confident, happy, ready to take learn and take on new challenges. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)

Member of Indian contingent onboard RAAF's C-130J plane called Hercules. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)

Working with French Air Force, members of Indian contingent tried their hands at learning how Rafale planes function. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)

On the second open day for the public, member of the Royal Australian Air Force teaches a young one the art of camouflage. (Twitter - @Aus_AirForce)

A canine friend of RAAF shows off his catch skills for the crowd on the open day. (Twitter - @Aus_AirForce)

Indian fighter pilots oblige the elderly's selfie request. Who wouldn't want to remember the day they met the men who 'Touch the Sky with Glory'? (Twitter - @Aus_AirForce)

Proud Indians in Australia were delighted to meet Indian contingent on first open day of Exercise Pitch Black. Pilots of Indian Air Force seem to have enjoyed their time engaging the crowd. (Twitter - @IAF_MCC)

SU-30 is ready to touch the sky with glory! (Twitter - @Aus_AirForce)