Today the 89th anniversary of the Indian Air Force is being celebrated. The Indian Air Force was established 89 years ago on this day on 8 October 1932. Today, the Air Force is celebrated with great pomp at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad.
The Indian Air Force was officially established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire which honoured India's aviation service during World War II with the prefix Royal. Its first aircraft came into being on April 1, 1933 with six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers)
The Indian Air Force was officially established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire which honoured India's aviation service during World War II with the prefix Royal. Its first aircraft came into being on April 1, 1933 with six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers)
