Indian Air Force Day: IAF celebrates 87th birth anniversary with air displays, drills and grand flypast at Delhi's Hindon Air Station
Today marks the Indian Air Force’s 87th birthday anniversary. The mega event organized on Tuesday saw air displays, drills and grand flypast being held at the Hindon Air Station in Ghaziabad.
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The Indian Air Force celebrated its 87th birth anniversary on Tuesday (8 October). The mega event saw air displays, drills and grand flypast being held at the Hindon Air Station in Ghaziabad. Getty Images.
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The event commenced with skydivers of the Akash Ganga team dropping out of an AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies, bearing the Indian Flag. PTI.
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) Light Combat Aircraft Tejas flew past during the Air Force Day parade at an IAF station in Ghaziabad, on the outskirts of New Delhi. Getty Images.
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The flypast included the display of vintage and modern transport aircraft and frontline fighters followed by an aerobatic display. The Indian Air Force Surya Kiran aerobatic team flew past in formation during the Air Force Day parade. Getty Images.
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Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flew a MiG-21 Bison aircraft over Air Force Day parade. In this picture, an aircraft of the Indian Air Force Surya Kiran aerobatic team flies upside down during the Air Force Day parade at an IAF station in Ghaziabad. Getty Images.
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Two squadrons of the Indian Air Force — the 51 Squadron and the 9 Squadron — which played a role in the Balakot airstrikes in February, were decorated with citations at the Hindon base by IAF chief RKS Bhadauria. In this picture, Apache helicopters fly past during the Air Force Day parade. Getty Images.
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Sachin Tendulkar was also in attendance at the event. Seen here, the ex- cricketer turned Honorary Group Captain of the Indian Air Force (IAF) shook hands with Indian Air Force chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria as army chief Bipin Rawat (left) looked on during the Air Force Day parade. Getty Images.
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Members of the Indian Air Force (IAF) also partook in a march to commemorate the IAF’s 87th anniversary. All the latest defence equipment were showcased. Getty Images.
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Newly appointed IAF chief RKS Bhadauria addressed the forces and recalled the success of India’s airstrike on a terror camp in Balakot. Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria inspects the IAF contingent during the Air Force Day parade. Getty Images.
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