Magnificent Journey of Eighty Four Years Of Indian Air Force In Pictures
By Jaya Khare :
Bhartiya Vayu Sena (Indian Air Force) is the air arm of the Indian armed forces which is lead by the President of India, as the President of India serves as the Supreme Commander of the IAF. The Indian Air Force is the world’s fourth largest air force and is well equipped with modern technology and arms and ammunition, to fulfill the primary responsibility of securing the nation.
It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire and Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during World War II. After India became independent from the United Kingdom in 1947, the Royal Indian Air Force served the Dominion of India, with the prefix being dropped when India became a republic in 1950.
Today the “ Indian Air Force “ is celebrating 84th anniversary. WTN on this occasion brings you the Journey Of IAF in pictures.-WTN
Formation and early pilots.the-first-aircraft-of-the-Indian-air-force
World War II (1939–1945)
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Refugees awaiting evacuation by IAF Dakota on Poonch airstrip, December 1947.
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Border disputes and changes in the IAF (1962–1971)
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Incidents before Kargil (1984–1988)
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Post Kargil incidents (1999–present)
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Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha reviews a parade at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad. The 4 stars on the car indicate that a four-star rank officer is present in it.
IAF-Akash-Ganga-Sky-Diving-Team-.-Credit : Deccan Haral
