Air force day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah also appreciated the IAF’s contributions. read more

The IAF had recently released a promotional video showcasing the story of airstrike Balakot in February this year. The video tweeted by news agency Asian News International showed several aircraft targeting and destroying the terrorist bases. read more

The aircraft that will take to skies on Tuesday on the occasion of the IAF Day include the newly-acquired Apache attack helicopters and the Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, another new entrant in the force. read more

The day is also significant for the air force as defence minister Rajnath Singh will officially receive the first Rafale combat aircraft in France. read more

“#AFDay19: As the Indian Air Force prepares to celebrate the 87th anniversary of its birth, the Air-warriors of IAF are getting ready for the ceremonial parade as part of celebrations at Air Force Station Hindan,” IAF tweeted. read more

The Indian Air Force which was officially established on this day in 1932, is putting on an air show at Air Force Station Hindon in Uttar Pradesh to mark the IAF Day on Monday. read more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reminisced the contribution of the Indian Air Force in various wars from 1947 until now in context with the upcoming Air Force Day which is celebrated on October 8 to commemorate its inception in 1932. read more

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