On the occasion of 89th Indian Air Force Day, Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Friday said that these are crucial times with regards to security scenario and external forces will not be allowed to violate our territory.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 : “When I look at the security scenario we face today, I’m acutely conscious that I’ve assumed command at a crucial time. We must demonstrate to the nation that external forces will not be allowed to violate our territory,” said Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari at Hindon airbase. Addressing the issue of a complex security environment in our region, Chaudhari said, “The prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh was a testament to Indian Air Force’s combat readiness… The security environment in our region and beyond has been impacted by the complex interplay of geopolitical forces.”
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The prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh was a testament to Indian Air Force's combat readiness… The security environment in our region and beyond has been impacted by complex interplay of geopolitical forces: IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari pic.twitter.com/txikk7kX1m
“Moreover, the advent of new domains over and above the traditional domains of land, sea and air have resulted in a paradigm shift in the way military operations will be conducted,” he added. Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh and Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane were present at the 89th Indian Air Force Day celebrations held at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad. IAF chief Chaudhari presented the Vayu Sena Medal – Gallantry to officers. The air display during the event started with flag bearing skydivers of the famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies. The IAF was established on October 8, 1932, in undivided India which was under colonial rule. It was given the prefix “Royal” by King George VI for its contribution during the Second World War. The prefix was later dropped in 1950 when India became a republic.
Air Force Day: Air display by Sukhoi Su-30, Rafale at Hindon airbase
On the occasion of 89th Air Force Day, fighter jets Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale put up an air display at the Hindon airbase. The air display was started with flag-bearing skydivers of the famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in their colorful canopies. The flypast included heritage aircraft, modern transport aircraft, and frontline fighter aircraft.t The ceremony will conclude with a spellbinding aerobatic display. IAF is celebrating its 89th anniversary today.
On the occasion of Air Force Day, the parade was held at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari also presented the Vayu Sena Medal – Gallantry to officers. Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat were present at the event. The IAF was established on October 8, 1932, in undivided India which was under colonial rule. It was given the prefix “Royal” by King George VI for its contribution during the Second World War. The prefix was later dropped in 1950 when India became a republic.
IAF chief presents Vayu Sena Medals to officers on 89th Air Force Day
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari presented the Vayu Sena Medal – Gallantry to officers on 89th Air Force Day, at Hindan airbase on Friday. IAF is celebrating its 89th anniversary today. On the occasion of Air Force Day, the parade was held at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad. The air display started with flag-bearing skydivers of the famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out of AN-32 aircraft in their colorful canopies. The flypast would include heritage aircraft, modern transport aircraft, and frontline fighter aircraft. The ceremony will conclude with a spellbinding aerobatic display. Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane, and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat were present at the event. The IAF was established on October 8, 1932, in undivided India which was under colonial rule. It was given the prefix “Royal” by King George VI for its contribution during the Second World War. The prefix was later dropped in 1950 when India became a republic.
