The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 88th anniversary today when it will showcase it prowess and put its mainstream fighter jets on display. A key highlight this year is the newly-inducted Rafale fighter aircraft that will be featured.
A grand parade-cum-investiture ceremony was held at the Air Force Station at Hindon near Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the ''brave warriors'' of the Indian Air Force (IAF). "Many congratulations to all the brave warriors of the Indian Air Force on Air Force Day. You not only keep the skies of the country safe but also play a leading role in the service of humanity in times of disaster. Your courage, valour and dedication to protect Maa Bharti inspire everyone," PM Modi tweeted in Hindi.
Here are the highlights on IAF Day 2020:
#WATCH Indian Air Force fighter jet carries out vertical charlie manoeuvre at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad, as IAF celebrates its 88th anniversary today.#AirForceDay2020 pic.twitter.com/K68On8puHb
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
Warm greetings to everyone from the Indian Air Force fraternity on the ocassion of Air Force Day!
- Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2020
The way you continue to serve the nation selflessly & tirelessly is awe-inspiring. My best wishes to all our @IAF_MCC personnel & their families.#IndianAirForceDay
#WATCH Rafale fighter jet carries out a minimum radius turn within an area smaller than a hockey field forming a figure of eight, on the 88th IAF day, at Hindon airbase pic.twitter.com/3GB7CMs0YX
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
#WATCH: Flares fired by the Eklavya formation including Apache and Mi-35 attack helicopters at the Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad.#AirForceDay2020 pic.twitter.com/ps70ymRp3X
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria inspects the 88th Indian Air Force Day parade at Hindon airbase pic.twitter.com/EjzmmavRnk
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
Ghaziabad: Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Mukund Naravane and
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh attend the 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase pic.twitter.com/pq4CrJfzex
Ghaziabad: 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations underway at Hindon Airbase pic.twitter.com/7lNjuzAGpO
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
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
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/ioUCngM38i
#WATCH: Nishan Toli being led by Squadron Leader Shivangi Rajawat marches at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad. #AirForceDay pic.twitter.com/UrrOGluvaE
- ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) October 8, 2020
Air Force Day Parade 2020. Live from Air Force Station Hindan. https://t.co/QNWdvkvjZG
- Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 8, 2020
