Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year.
About:
The day aims to pay a tribute to the Air Force of India and acknowledge their contribution for a successful nation.
As a part of the 90th anniversary celebration, nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters participated in the Air Force Day fly-past on October 8 at the Sukhna Lake complex, Chandigarh.
It is for the first time that the IAF decided to hold its annual Air Force Day parade and fly-past outside the Delhi NCR.
History
On October 8, 1932, the former British Empire established the IAF.
It was created to support the British Royal Air Force, particularly against Japan in World War II.
The IAF was used to attack Japanese bases in Burma in order to stop the Japanese army's advance toward India.
King George VI gave the IAF's accomplishments the prefix "Royal" in 1945.
This honorific title was dropped in 1950, when India became a republic.
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