October 8 marks the 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force (IAF), also known as IAF Day. To commemorate the occasion, IAF is showcasing its air power at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad) near Delhi on Thursday. However, this year is special as the new inductee- Rafale is set to join in, in the magnificient air displays.
Air Force Day Parade 2020. Live from Air Force Station Hindan. https://t.co/QNWdvkvjZG
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 8, 2020
Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the day when the IAF was established in 1932.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also took to Twitter to greet IAF on the occasion. He said, “You don’t just protect the country’s skies, but in times of disaster play a crucial role in serving humanity.”
एयर फोर्स डे पर भारतीय वायुसेना के सभी वीर योद्धाओं को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। आप न सिर्फ देश के आसमान को सुरक्षित रखते हैं, बल्कि आपदा के समय मानवता की सेवा में भी अग्रणी भूमिका निभाते हैं। मां भारती की रक्षा के लिए आपका साहस, शौर्य और समर्पण हर किसी को प्रेरित करने वाला है।#AFDay2020 pic.twitter.com/0DYlI7zpe6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2020
Calling the IAF a lethal and formidable force to reckon with, Defence miister Rajnath Singh tweeted, “The Nation is proud of its men and women in blue and salutes the prowess of the IAF as it stands ready to face challenges and deter adversaries. We remain committed to enhancement of IAF’s combat capability through modernisation and indigenisation.”
My felicitations and best wishes to the air warriors and their families on the occasion of Air Force Day-2020.
Eighty eight years of dedication, sacrifice and excellence mark the journey of the IAF which is today a lethal and formidable force to reckon with. #AFDay2020 @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/jo0t1dIv20— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020
He added, “I am confident that the IAF will always guard the Nation’s skies, come what may. Here’s wishing you blue skies and happy landings always.”
President Ramnath Kovind launded IAF’s ongoing process of modernisation with induction of Rafale, Apache and Chinook. He said, “The nation remains indebted to the contribution of the IAF in securing our skies and assisting civil authorities in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.”
The ongoing process of modernisation with induction of Rafale, Apache and Chinook will transform the IAF into an even more formidable strategic force. Confident that in the years to come, the Indian Air Force will continue to maintain its high standards of commitment & competence
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 8, 2020
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