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Indian Air Force celebrates 89th foundation day
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Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:46 PM IST
- The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 89th anniversary today, September 8. The IAF was established on October 8, 1932, in undivided India which was under colonial rule.
Air Force Day: From Rafale to Chinook, how India displayed its arsenal today
On the 89th anniversary of Air Force Day, India honoured the unsung heroes of the 1971 war that led to the creation of Bangladesh.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 01:17 PM IST
Written by Sharmita Kar | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Air Force Day: Paratroopers re-enact 1971 Tangail airdrop as celebrations begin
The 2021 Air Force Day parade is being held as a tribute to the heroes of the 1971 war, which saw India defeat Pakistan, and led to the birth of Bangladesh. Rafale, Tejas, Jaguar, MiG-29 and Mirage 2000 have also been included in the celebration.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:40 AM IST
hindustantimes.com | Written by Amit Chaturvedi, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
News updates from HT: On Air Force Day, PM Modi salutes spirit of ‘air warriors’
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Published on Oct 08, 2021 08:58 AM IST
hindustantimes.com, New Delhi
Air Force Day: PM Modi salutes the humanitarian spirit of ‘air warriors’
The Indian Air Force marks its 89th foundation day on Friday; October 8 is annually marked as IAF Day or Air Force Day to celebrate the foundation of the air wing of the Indian Armed Forces.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 08:28 AM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
Balakot reflects shift in govt’s counterterror policy: IAF chief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and home minister Amit Shah also appreciated the IAF’s contributions.
Updated on Oct 09, 2019 12:17 AM IST
GHAZIABAD | Peeyush Khandelwal
‘Major shift in govt’s way of handling terrorism’: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria
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.
Updated on Jul 07, 2020 04:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Apache copters, Sukhoi-MKI, paratroopers: What to expect at IAF Day celebrations
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.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 09:16 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
87th Air Force Day: PM Modi, Rajnath Singh tweet their gratitude ahead of flypast
The day is also significant for the air force as defence minister Rajnath Singh will officially receive the first Rafale combat aircraft in France.
Updated on Oct 08, 2019 08:59 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Sukhoi-30 salutes Air Force chief in vertical Charlie manoeuvre at Hindon ahead of Air Force Day
“#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.
Updated on Oct 06, 2019 05:56 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International
President Kovind, PM Modi, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi hail air warriors on 86th Air Force Day
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.
Published on Oct 08, 2018 12:34 PM IST
New Delhi | Indo Asian News Service
PM Modi hails Indian Air Force for its contribution in disaster relief operations
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.
Published on Sep 30, 2018 01:51 PM IST
New Delhi | Indo Asian News Service
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The book looks at the most commonplace things and incidents with a meditative eye, subtly through interesting, entertaining personal stories and accounts.
Updated on Jun 16, 2018 04:27 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Medha Shri Dahiya