Indian Air force Day

• Indian Air Force is celebrated on 8 October and this year marks the 86th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day.

• The motto of the Indian Air Force is ‘Nabham Sparsham Deeptham’, which literally means ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’.

• The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932.

• The major operations of the Indian Air Force include Operation Poomalai, Operation Cactus, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Vijay.

• The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ranked the fourth largest operational air force in the world. Only the US, China and Russia are ahead of India.