Indian Air Force Day - 8 October

8 Oct 2019

Indian Air Force Day – 8 October

Indian Air Force Day – 8 OctoberHappy Indian Air Force Day!

Today is the 87th Air Force Day which celebrates the Indian Air Forces (IAF).

The IAF provides air support to the Indian Army troops on the battlefield and uplifts airlift capabilities. They also provide support during the time of natural calamity or other crises like floods, etc.

Pre-Independence history

The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932 by the British Empire.
 	It was an additional force of the British Empire that helped the army fighting on the land.

Indian Air Force in the Present Day

The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the IAF (as well as the Army and Navy).
 	It comes under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) of the Government of India.
 	The IAF has undertaken many important operations during the Kargil War, Balakot Air-strikes, Operation Vijay, Meghdoot, Cactus, Poomalai and many more.
 	Today, in celebration, the IAF is having a Parade, Oath taking ceremony, Riffle Drill, Air Show, and exhibition of fighter planes and many more.

Today at the Parade, the IAF will have many fighter plans on display including the Apache helicopter, Jaguar, MiG-21 Bison, Mirage 2000 and more.

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