The display team was originally formed as an evaluation flight squadron for Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) in 2002.

[5] As of 2024[update], the team utilizes five HAL Dhruv helicopters painted in a special peacock livery and equipped with specialised canisters to produce white smoke during displays.

[7][8] The first public performance of the team was displayed at the Asian Aerospace show at Singapore in 2004.

[9] In February 2007, the team had its first fatal accident when one of the helicopters crashed near Yelahanka Air Force Station during a practice session before Aero India 2007.

Co-pilot Squadron Leader Priyesh Sharma was killed and pilot Wing Commander Vikas Jettley was critically injured.