Indian Air Force Celebrates 94th Anniversary on Air Force Day
India celebrated the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force on Thursday, honouring the air warriors who guard the nation’s skies.
October 8 marks the raising of the IAF in 1932. This year’s theme is ‘Indian Air Force – Infallible, Impervious and Precise’, reflecting the force’s emphasis on operational readiness and precision.
The main ceremony was held at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, featuring a ceremonial parade and an extensive aerial display. Aircraft including the Rafale, Su-30MKI, MiG-29, Tejas, C-17 and Apache took part in the flypast.
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh reviewed the parade, which included the presentation of Presidential awards for distinguished service.
A major Suryakiran aerobatic display was staged at Jodhpur Air Force Station alongside Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026, the multinational air exercise running from September 26 to October 12 under the theme ‘Power in Partnership’.
President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge extended greetings. Murmu cited Operation Sindoor as proof of the force’s courage and precision.
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