IAF jet carries out vertical charlie manoeuvre
An Indian Air Force fighter jet carried out a vertical charlie manoeuvre at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, as IAF celebrates its 88th anniversary today.
India celebrates 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force Day 2020
10:54 October 08
IAF jet carries out vertical charlie manoeuvre
10:47 October 08
Three IAF Balakot ops officers honoured with Yudh Seva Medal
Three Indian Air Force officers who took part in the Balakot operation last year received gallantry medals on the occasion of 88th Air Force Day. The officers who received the Yudh Seva Medal are Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal, Group Captain Hansel Sequera and Group Captain Hemant Kumar Vadsra. Yudh Seva Medal recognises distinguished service of a high order during war, conflict or hostilities. Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal is a Fighter Controller with the Indian Air Force. She was part of the team that guided Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman during the 2019 Balakot airstrike carried out by the IAF. To avenge the Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India carried out an aerial strike at a terror training camps in Balakot in Pakistan on February 26 last year.
10:34 October 08
Eklavya formation at IAF Day 2020 celebrations
Flares fired by Eklavya formation
Flares fired by the Eklavya formation including Apache and Mi-35 attack helicopters at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad.
10:22 October 08
IAF Chief delivering his address
IAF Chief commends air warriors for prompt response during standoff
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria commended the efforts of the air force personnel for their quick response during the recent standoff.
"I commend all air warriors for quick response in the recent standoff on the northern frontiers, when we deployed our combat assets at short notice to handle any eventuality and provided proactive support to all requirements of deployment and sustenance for Indian Army," he said.
Apart from growing sub-conventional threats, low cost options like drones are increasingly demanding greater attention, the IAF chief said.
"Emerging security scenario mandates greater need to have a strong air force to fight across domains and entire spectrum of warfare," he added.
09:48 October 08
IAF chief inspecting the parade
IAF chief inspects parade at Hindon
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh attend the 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria inspected the 88th Indian Air Force Day parade.
09:37 October 08
'Nishan Toli' at Hindon air base
Nishan Toli being led by Squadron Leader Shivangi Rajawat marches at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.
09:13 October 08
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Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020
US envoy congratulates IAF
US Ambassador to India Ken Juster congratulated the Indian Air Force on their 88th anniversary today. "Defence cooperation is a cornerstone of the US-India relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region," he tweeted.
08:18 October 08
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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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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, 2020एयर 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
Your courage, dedication inspires everyone: PM to IAF personnel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to Air Force personnel on the 88th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
"You not only keep the skies of the country secure but also play a leading role in the service of humanity during disasters. Your courage, valour, and dedication inspires everyone," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
08:13 October 08
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Greetings on Indian Air Force day!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38i
">Greetings on Indian Air Force day!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38iGreetings on Indian Air Force day!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38i
Modi govt doing everything to keep air warriors roaring: Shah
"Greetings on Indian Air Force day! From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies," Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted.
08:10 October 08
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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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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, 2020The 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
Nation remains indebted to IAF: President
"On Air Force Day, we proudly honour our air warriors, veterans, and families of Indian Air Force. The nation remains indebted to contribution of IAF in securing our skies and assisting civil authorities in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief," President Ram Nath Kovind said.
08:01 October 08
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extends wishes to air warriors
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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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020I 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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended his wishes to the air warriors and their families on the 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force (IAF).
"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," he said.
The Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the day the IAF was established in 1932. The force is celebrating its 88th anniversary this year.
10:54 October 08
IAF jet carries out vertical charlie manoeuvre
IAF jet carries out vertical charlie manoeuvre
An Indian Air Force fighter jet carried out a vertical charlie manoeuvre at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, as IAF celebrates its 88th anniversary today.
10:47 October 08
Three IAF Balakot ops officers honoured with Yudh Seva Medal
Three Indian Air Force officers who took part in the Balakot operation last year received gallantry medals on the occasion of 88th Air Force Day. The officers who received the Yudh Seva Medal are Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal, Group Captain Hansel Sequera and Group Captain Hemant Kumar Vadsra. Yudh Seva Medal recognises distinguished service of a high order during war, conflict or hostilities. Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal is a Fighter Controller with the Indian Air Force. She was part of the team that guided Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman during the 2019 Balakot airstrike carried out by the IAF. To avenge the Pulwama terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India carried out an aerial strike at a terror training camps in Balakot in Pakistan on February 26 last year.
10:34 October 08
Eklavya formation at IAF Day 2020 celebrations
Flares fired by Eklavya formation
Flares fired by the Eklavya formation including Apache and Mi-35 attack helicopters at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad.
10:22 October 08
IAF Chief delivering his address
IAF Chief commends air warriors for prompt response during standoff
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria commended the efforts of the air force personnel for their quick response during the recent standoff.
"I commend all air warriors for quick response in the recent standoff on the northern frontiers, when we deployed our combat assets at short notice to handle any eventuality and provided proactive support to all requirements of deployment and sustenance for Indian Army," he said.
Apart from growing sub-conventional threats, low cost options like drones are increasingly demanding greater attention, the IAF chief said.
"Emerging security scenario mandates greater need to have a strong air force to fight across domains and entire spectrum of warfare," he added.
09:48 October 08
IAF chief inspecting the parade
IAF chief inspects parade at Hindon
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh attend the 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria inspected the 88th Indian Air Force Day parade.
09:37 October 08
'Nishan Toli' at Hindon air base
Nishan Toli being led by Squadron Leader Shivangi Rajawat marches at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.
09:13 October 08
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Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020
US envoy congratulates IAF
US Ambassador to India Ken Juster congratulated the Indian Air Force on their 88th anniversary today. "Defence cooperation is a cornerstone of the US-India relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region," he tweeted.
08:18 October 08
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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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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, 2020एयर 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
Your courage, dedication inspires everyone: PM to IAF personnel
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to Air Force personnel on the 88th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
"You not only keep the skies of the country secure but also play a leading role in the service of humanity during disasters. Your courage, valour, and dedication inspires everyone," he said in a tweet in Hindi.
08:13 October 08
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Greetings on Indian Air Force day!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38i
">Greetings on Indian Air Force day!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38iGreetings on Indian Air Force day!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38i
Modi govt doing everything to keep air warriors roaring: Shah
"Greetings on Indian Air Force day! From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies," Union Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted.
08:10 October 08
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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 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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, 2020The 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
Nation remains indebted to IAF: President
"On Air Force Day, we proudly honour our air warriors, veterans, and families of Indian Air Force. The nation remains indebted to contribution of IAF in securing our skies and assisting civil authorities in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief," President Ram Nath Kovind said.
08:01 October 08
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh extends wishes to air warriors
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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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020 " class="align-text-top noRightClick twitterSection" data="
">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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020I 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.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended his wishes to the air warriors and their families on the 88th anniversary of Indian Air Force (IAF).
"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," he said.
The Air Force Day is celebrated to mark the day the IAF was established in 1932. The force is celebrating its 88th anniversary this year.
Last Updated : Oct 8, 2020, 12:37 PM IST
