IT was a spectacular display that served as a riposte to doubters. The fire power demonstration, codenamed Vayu Shakti-98, by an array of Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at the Pokhran range on March 21 gave an indication of its varied capabilities. The centrepiece was the SU-30 with its high agility, its high scope for combat manoeuvring and low-level aerobatics. As it fired eight bombs on a simulated runway with perfect marksmanship, its capacity for accurate weapons delivery was also showcased.