Indian Air Force Day: A parade and investiture ceremony was held at the Hindon Air Force Station.
New Delhi:
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 88th anniversary today when it will showcase its prowess and showcase its main fighter jets. A key highlight of this year is the newly introduced Rafale fighter jet to be unveiled.
A grand inauguration ceremony and parade was held at the Hindon Air Force Station near Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the “brave warriors” of the Indian Air Force (IAF). “Many congratulations to all the brave warriors of the Indian Air Force on Air Force Day. They not only keep the skies of the country safe, but also play a leading role in the service of humanity in times of disaster. Your courage, courage and dedication protect Maa Bharti, inspire everyone, “tweeted Prime Minister Modi in Hindi.
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said the country is “proud of its men and women in blue and salutes the prowess of the IAF as it stands ready to meet challenges and deter adversaries.”
The Nation is proud of its men and women dressed in blue and salutes the prowess of the IAF as it stands ready to face challenges and deter adversaries. We remain committed to enhancing the IAF’s combat capabilities through modernization and indigenization.
– Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020
“The recent induction of the Rafale, Chinook and Apache aircraft significantly improved our combat capabilities over adversaries … We have clearly demonstrated our determination, operational capability and willingness to engage the adversary effectively should the need arise,” Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria said.
#WATCH The Indian Air Force fighter jet carries out a vertical charlie maneuver at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad as the IAF celebrates its 88th anniversary today.# AirForceDay2020pic.twitter.com/K68On8puHb
– ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
Five Rafale fighter jets were formally incorporated into the IAF on September 10, in a major boost to India’s airpower capability at a time when the country has been embroiled in a tense months-long clash with China in the east. of Ladakh.
A full dress rehearsal was held at Hindon Air Base on Tuesday. The Tejas LCA, Jaguar, Mig-29, Mig-21 and Sukhoi-30 jets were part of the trial, in addition to the Rafale fighter jet, an IAF official said.
The Indian Air Force came into being in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force under then British rule. The name was changed to Indian Air Force in 1950.
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