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Every year on October 8, Indian celebrates Indian Air Force Day (IAF) which raise awareness in the world about the contributions of the Indian Air Force. This year, India celebrates 89 years since the IAF’s foundation, as in 1932, the Air Force in India was officially recognized and also raised as a supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom (UK).
To celebrate the same, and mark the significance of the day, the Indian Air Force Day parade will pay tribute to war heroes of the 1971 war in which India defeated Pakistan and led to the creation of Bangladesh.
On the occasion, President Ram Nath Kovind stated that the nation is proud of the Indian Air Force (IAF) which has proved its competency and capability time and again during peace and war. He further said that he is sure that the IAF will continue to maintain its cherished standards of excellence.
Rashtrapati Bhavan from an official Twitter account quoted – “Greetings to air warriors, veterans & their families on Air Force Day. The nation is proud of the Indian Air Force which has proved its competency and capability time and again during peace and war. I am sure the IAF will continue to maintain its cherished standards of excellence.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. He tweeted- “Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges.”
Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu tweeted – “My heartiest greetings on Air Force Day! Be it war or peace, our Air Warriors have always made the nation proud through their courage, professionalism and excellence. May these winged warriors keep soaring bringing glory to the nation.”
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