Every year on October 8, the country celebrates Indian Air Force Day. The event was inaugurated in 1932 and is observed with tremendous zeal and fervor at numerous Air Force bases around the country. It has recorded several phenomenal achievements like participating in some crucial wars and accomplishing some landmark missions. Every year, India celebrates the Indian Air Force Day on 8 October to extend the country’s appreciation and gratitude to the IAF. In a customary celebration organized at the Hindon base, the Chief of IAF and the top leaders of all the three wings of the armed forces participate.
The 2021 IAF Day parade will pay tribute to the heroes of the 1971 war, which saw India defeat Pakistan, and led to the birth of Bangladesh. “We will depict the famous Tangail airdrop operation with three paratroopers, including one from the Army, making a jump from a vintage Dakota transport aircraft,” a senior official of the force said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended his greetings to the brave “air warriors” of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on its 89th foundation day, which is being observed this year as Air Force Day 2021. Saluting the brave hearts, the Prime Minister said that the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces is synonymous with courage, diligence, and professionalism. Acknowledging the fact that the IAF has distinguished itself by defending the country and offering its services in times of grave challenges, Prime Minister Modi highlighted the ‘humanitarian spirit’ displayed by the air warriors of India.
The Indian Air Force is the fourth largest of its kind on the globe today following those of the US, Russia and China. In addition to defending India’s air space, IAF also participates in disaster management programs and humanitarian missions
Let us celebrate the special occasion of Indian Air Force Day by thanking all the air force for being a courageous and inspirational force. Today we are breathing freely just because we live in a free country. Happy Indian Air Force Day!
