Akshay Kumar starrer Sky Force recently streamed on Amazon Prime Video on March 21, 2025 and is now available for citizens all over the country and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The movie was theatrically released on January 24, 2025 and garnered a net collection of around Rs 112.75 crore, by the end of fourth week.
The aerial sequences and emotional depth of the film was praised by the watchers and the critics.
But how was Adampur Air Base connected to the film?
Adampur Air Base held a very strategic and important place in the film, which also held a very crucial role during the 1965 conflict. Notably, the Air Base is near Jalandhar.
Sky Force paid tribute to the unsung heroes of the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the 1965 war against Pakistan. The movie showcased the story of an ambitious and young IAF officer of Tiger Squadron of the Indian Air Force - T.K. Vijaya (Veer Pahariya), who lost his life while protecting other IAF officers who took the flight to damage the Sargodha Air Base of Pakistan.
A real-life incidence -
‘Sky Force’ is based on the true events of India's first air strike on Sargodha Pakistan during the Indo-Pakistan 1965 War. It is to be noted that the film stars were having different names from the original heroes.
The movie featured stars including Akshay Kumar, Veer Pahariya, Sara Ali Khan, Nimrat Kaur.