Indian Air Force celebrates 85th anniversary

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating its 85th anniversary on Sunday, October 8. The celebrations would be marked by a stellar show in the skies by various aircraft at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

Soaring high

The air display will commence at 8 am with flag bearing skydivers of famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies. The rehearsals of air display began on October 1. IAF's popular Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) will also perform today. The SKAT belong to the number 52 Squadron. The primary role of the team was air defence, whereas its secondary role was ground attack.

Vintage Aircraft to participate in Flypast at Hindon Base

The flypast would include the vintage aircraft, along with modern transport aircraft and fighter aircraft. The ceremony will conclude at 10.51 AM with a scintillating aerobatic display. Notably, the IAF fleet would be flying at low levels in areas surrounding Karwalnagar, Wazirpur bridge, Shamli, Afjalpur - Hindan, Jiwana, Hapur - Philkua and Chandinagar- Hindan.

Ram Nath Kovind, Modi wish Indian Air Force on its 85th anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted Air Force on its 83rd Anniversary. "On Air Force Day, best wishes to our courageous air warriors & their families. Their determination & prowess ensure that our skies are safe," he tweeted.

President wishes IAF on 83rd anniversary
President Pranab Mukherjee lauded the Indian Air Force (IAF) for not only safeguarding our skies but also for its commitment & dedication of the brave air warriors as he wished the force on the eve of its 83rd anniversary.

IAF formation Day?

Indian Air Force was officially established on October 8, 1932 with a mission to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict.

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