HAPPY INDIAN AIRFORCE DAY
The day of October 8 is proudly observed by Indians as a day of remembrance for the valiant airmen of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who ceaselessly defend the country by securing the Indian airspace and carrying out rescue operations during natural disasters. The Commander-in-Chief of the IAF is the President of India.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 90th birthday this year.
Indian Air Force's beginnings
The former British government founded the Indian Air Force in a formal capacity on October 8, 1932. In 1933, six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys formed the first operational squadron (air soldiers). The force was initially established during World War II as an auxiliary air force of the Royal Air Force of the British Empire. In an effort to halt the Japanese invasion at the time, the IAF was mostly sent to Burma to destroy Japanese aviation bases.
King George VI put "Royal" before the name of the Indian Air Force in 1945 to recognise its contributions. The Royal Indian Air Force continued to operate under the Dominion of India after India gained independence from Great Britain in 1947. After India became a republic in 1950, this honorific title was abolished.
The importance of the day
The purpose of the day is to honour the Indian Air Force and recognise their commitment to a prosperous country.
The IAF has fought four battles with neighbouring Pakistan since 1950.
The world has seen the saga of the IAF's unwavering bravery numerous times, including during the Congo Crisis (1960–1966), the Annexation of Goa (1961), the Second Kashmir War (1965), the Bangladesh Liberation War (1971), the Kargil War (1999), the Balakot airstrike, and the India–Pakistan standoff of 2019.
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