Mumbai, October 8: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will celebrate its 88th Anniversary on Thursday, October 8. The aerial arm of the Indian Armed Forces will commemorate the day with special parades at various Air bases all over the country. The day is celebrated every year to mark the foundation of the air arm of Indian Military and to increase the awareness about IAF. Protecting the country's airspace is the primary duty of the IAF.
Quote Reads: We Feel Proud to Have You As Our Saviors of the Air Wishing You All a Very Happy Indian Airforce Day
Quote Reads: We Salute Our Saviours of the Skies
Quote Reads: Who Kept the Faith and Fought the Fight; the Glory Theirs, the Duty Ours
Quote Reads: Today We Are Breathing Freely Just Because We Live in a Free Country. Happy Indian Air Force Day
The Annual Parade, which is a key component of the Founding Day event, would be more special this year as it would feature the five newly inducted Rafale fighter jets. An air show will be conducted during the parade in which the IAF will demonstrate its aerobatics and showcase its aerial prowess. The parade will be held at Hindon Airbase in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
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