IAF celebrates 89th anniversary

• Indian Air Force is celebrating its 89th Foundation Day on October 8, 2021.

• Air Force Day parade is being held at the Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad.

• Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General MM Naravane and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh are attending the event.

• The parade was inspected by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.

• This occasion is being celebrated as ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’, to commemorate the victory of 1971 war.

• On the occasion, VR Chaudhari also presented the Vayu Sena Medal – Gallantry to the officers.