AIR FORCE DAY

                        OCTOBER 8
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Air Force Day 2015

Air Force Day 2015 would be celebrated all over India at Thursday, on 8th of October.
Air Force Day
The Air Force Day was officially started celebrating at 8th of October in the year 1932 as an auxiliary air force of Indian Empire. The Indian Air Force, air arm of the Indian armed forces, has its prime responsibility of securing the Indian airspace as well as to carry out the aerial warfare during any clash.
The India Air Force has been engaged in the four wars with the Pakistan and one with People’s Republic of China after its independence. The operations carried out by it are Operation Meghdoot, Operation Vijay – the invasion of Goa, Operation Cactus and Operation Poomalai. It has also been involved in the United Nations peacekeeping missions. The President of the country serves to the India Air Force as a Commander-in-Chief.
The Indian Air Force has the strength of about 170,000 personnel and more than 1,400 aircraft and considered as one of the leading air forces of world. It has the responsibility to safeguard the Indian Territory from all risks, provide help during natural calamities to the affected areas.
It was started celebrating in order to increase the awareness about the importance of Indian air force in any organization of the national security by both officially and publicly. The Indian Air Force has involved in the following:
  • World War II
  • Sino-Indian War
  • Operation Cactus
  • Operation Vijay
  • Kargil War
  • Indo-Pakistani War of 1965
  • Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
  • Congo Crisis
  • Operation Poomalai
  • Operation Pawan
  • Image result for air force day 2015Image result for air force day 2015Image result for air force day 2015Image result for air force day 2015Image result for air force day 2015The Indian Air Force celebrated the 83rd Air Force Day at the Hindon Air base near Delhi on Thursday.
    Skill shows by the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team, and sky divers from the Akash Ganga Aerobatic Team were the highlights of the event.
    Indian Air Force Air Warrior Drill team display their skills during the Air Force Day parade. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force Air Warrior Drill team display their skills during the Air Force Day parade. (Photo: AP)
    Cricketing legend and Honorary Group Captain of the Indian Air Force Sachin Tendulkar attended the 83rd Air Force Day celebrations. Dressed in his IAF uniform, Tendulkar witnessed a splendid air show at the base with various aircrafts performing stunning aerobatics in the air.
    Former Indian cricketer and honorary Indian Air Force officer Sachin Tendulkar, second left, shakes hand with Indian Army Chief Dalbir Singh Suhag. (Photo: AP)
    Former Indian cricketer and honorary Indian Air Force officer Sachin Tendulkar (seated) attends the Air Force Day parade at the Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    Former Indian cricketer and honorary Indian Air Force officer Sachin Tendulkar (seated) attends the Air Force Day parade at the Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    In a first for the Indian armed forces, IAF is planning combat role for women by inducting them as fighter aircraft pilots. An announcement was made by IAF chief Arup Raha on this occasion.
    IAF currently has women in seven areas of administration, logistics, meteorology, navigation, education, aeronautical engineering – mechanical and electrical and accounts. The air force has over 1,300 women on its rolls, of which 94 are pilots and 14 navigators.
    Indian Air Force women officers lead a marching contingent during the Indian Air Force Day parade. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force women officers lead a marching contingent during the Indian Air Force Day parade. (Photo: AP)
    The Sarang Helicopters. (Photo: AP)
    The Sarang Helicopters. (Photo: AP)
    Members of the Indian Air Force Akash Ganga skydiving team display their skills during Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    Members of the Indian Air Force Akash Ganga skydiving team display their skills during Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force soldiers march past the IAF C-17 Globemaster during the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force soldiers march past the IAF C-17 Globemaster during the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fires flares during a Vertical Charlie manoeuvre at the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fires flares during a Vertical Charlie manoeuvre at the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force Suryakirans comprising four Hawks fly in a formation during the Air Force Day parade. (Photo: AP)
    Indian Air Force Suryakirans comprising four Hawks fly in a formation during the Air Force Day parade. (Photo: AP)
    A member of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Akash Ganga skydiving team dives with an IAF flag during the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    A member of an Indian Air Force (IAF) Akash Ganga skydiving team dives with an IAF flag during the Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base near New Delhi. (Photo: AP)
    Skydiving team of Akash Ganga in action during the Air Force Day Parade. (Photo: PTI)
    Skydiving team of Akash Ganga in action during the Air Force Day Parade. (Photo: PTI)Image result for indian air force day 2015

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