Grand IAF Celebrates 8th October Indian Air Force Day

The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief of the IAF.

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Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932

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Honoring the contribution of Indian Air Force

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After India's independence from Great Britain in 1947, the Royal Indian Air Force was named

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President Draupadi Murmu and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will be present on the occasion.

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Its name was changed to Indian Air Force in 1950.

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This time 75 aircraft will participate in the flypast, while 9 aircraft will be kept on standby mode.

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Since 1950, the IAF has been involved in four wars with neighboring Pakistan

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And the force has participated in many important wars and historical campaigns.

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