The Indian Air Force on the occasion of its 86th anniversary highlighting the "untiring efforts and supreme sacrifices" made by its personnel, the Defence Ministry said on Sunday.
The Indian Air Force is holding a grand parade-cum-investiture ceremony at the Air Force Station at Hindon in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
The parade will be followed by an air display and acrobatics by the Air Force's various aircraft, including Jaguar, Bison, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and SU-30 MKI fighter jets and Rudra helicoptors. Following the parade, visitors can also witness static display of aircraft, weapon, radar and missiles systems of the Indian Air Force, news agency IANS reported.
The Indian Air Force was born in 1932 as the Royal Indian Air Force under then British rule. The name was changed to Indian Air Force in 1950.
Here are the live updates on 86th Air Force Day:
Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC): Kerala will remember your service. Thank You. #AFDay2018 pic.twitter.com/CPH3iWqAU0
- CMO Kerala (@CMOKerala) 8 October 2018
A grateful nation salutes our valorous air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. They keep our skies safe and are at the forefront of serving humanity in times of disasters. Proud of the Indian Air Force! pic.twitter.com/7zpdzotATS
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 8 October 2018
A grand parade-cum-investiture ceremony is underway at the Air Force Station Hindan in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
On Air Force Day, we proudly honour our air warriors, veterans, and families of the Indian Air Force. They safeguard our skies with courage and commitment. The resilience, tenacity and zeal of our valiant air warriors is a source of pride for every Indian #PresidentKovind
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) 8 October 2018
