A video recently shared on social media, claiming to showcase the Indian Air Force at the Dubai Air Show, has been identified as an older clip from the Jesolo Air Show in Italy. The Dubai Air Show took place last week and was marked by a tragic incident where a Tejas fighter jet crashed, resulting in the death of Wing Commander Namansh Sial on November 21. Following the crash, misleading claims circulated that the Indian Air Force filled the skies with tricolor smoke during the Dubai show.\n
Investigations revealed that the viral video originated from an air show event in Italy, not the recent Dubai Air Show. The video was first traced back to social media posts in 2024 and June 2025, and additional evidence was found through reverse image searches. A confirmed source, the verified Instagram account of ‘jesolotourism,’ displayed similar visuals from the Jesolo Air Show. The claims linking the video to the Dubai event have been deemed misleading.
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- Why it matters: Misleading information affects public perception and trust, especially regarding national pride events.
- Businesses should be cautious about sharing unverified content on social media to maintain credibility and avoid reputational damage.
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- The latest: The video was confirmed not to be associated with the Dubai Air Show, highlighting the need for effective verification of viral content.
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Source: https://www.lighthousejournalism.com/viral/screenshot-of-old-video-from-jesolo-air-show-which-are-being-shared-as-recent-from-dubai-air-show-pc-x-4965/
Source: https://www.lighthousejournalism.com/viral/screenshot-of-old-video-from-jesolo-air-show-which-are-being-shared-as-recent-from-dubai-air-show-pc-x-4965/