Indian Air Force celebrates 89th foundation day
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 89th anniversary today, September 8. The IAF was established on October 8, 1932,
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.
Published on Oct 08, 2021 09:46 PM IST 9 Photos
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On the occasion of Air Force Day, the IAF put up a scintillating display in the air as a combination of 75 aircraft, drawn from both vintage and modern fleet of the IAF performed skilful manoeuvres in the sky to also mark the platinum jubilee year of India's Independence.(Bloomberg)
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Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters during the Air Force Day Parade at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. India's long-delayed plans to overhaul its military are getting a new life as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government moves closer to the U.S. and its allies, which are strengthening defense cooperation against China. (Bloomberg)
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Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhary inspects the 89th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad on October 8.(AFP)
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) Akash Ganga skydiver performs during the Air Force Day Parade at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh on October 8. (Bloomberg)
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