The Indian Air Force (IAF) has celebrated the 89th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day on 8 October. The day is celebrated to remember the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in order to assist the army fighting on the ground. This year the celebrations of the day took place at the Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh in the presence of the Chief of the Air Staff and senior officers of the three armed forces. It was in 1932 that the IAF was established and since then it has taken part in a number of pivotal missions.
#IAF celebrates its 89th Anniversary on 08th Oct 2021.
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 5, 2021
Watch the LIVe telecast of the Parade on 08th Oct 2021 starting 08 am Indian Standard Time.#RunUpToThe89th#IndianAirForce pic.twitter.com/APqmMVMZI5
"IAF was formally created as an auxiliary air force of the British Raj. During World War II, the IAF proved to be a formidable defence force, notably in Burma. Its unsung sacrifice and accomplishment earned the IAF the Royal prefix in 1945, and the IAF became known as the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF). In the name of Dominion, the name Royal Indian Air Force was retained, after India won independence from the Britishers in 1947. The prefix Royal was dropped when the country became a republic in 1950", reported News18.
On Air Force Day 2021, President Ram Nath Kovind wrote on Twitter, "Greetings to air warriors, veterans & their families on Air Force Day. The nation is proud of the Indian Air Force which has proved its competency and capability time and again during peace and war. I am sure the IAF will continue to maintain its cherished standards of excellence."