By Admin 
The foundation day of the Indian Air Force is celebrated every year on 8 October. This year, this day will be 93rd Air Force Day in 2025. At the same time, many types of programs are organized across the country on Air Force Day. Apart from this, there will also be a parade at Hindon Air Force base on 8 October by the Air Force. Many people also think about Air Force Day that India has become independent only 78 years, while how is the Air Force celebrating its 93rd Air Force Day this time. In such a situation, let us tell you today that if India’s independence has been 78 years, then how is the Air Force considering its 93rd Air Force Day.
India’s independence 78 years and 93rd day of air service
Actually the Indian Air Force was established before the independence of India. The Indian Air Force was established as IAF on 8 October 1932. This is the reason that the counting of Air Force Day begins with the establishment of IAF in 1932, which took place many years before India’s independence. Due to this count, the Air Force is celebrating its 93rd Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force was established in 1932 as an ally of the British Empire. Its first flight was filled with four Westland Wapiti IIA by plane on 1 April 1933. The flight included six RAF trained officers and 19 air soldiers. He laid the foundation of number 1 squadron.
Air Force contributed in early years
IAF took its first action in 1936 via A flight. When he supported the Indian Army in North Waziristan. After this, by 1938, the number one squadron was fully active. At the same time, during the Second World War, IAF soldiers received 22 distinguished flying crosses and many other awards for bravery and dedication. After which the word Royal was also added to its name in March 1945. However, after independence, the Royal word was removed from IAF when the Republic of India became in 1950 and it led to the Indian Air Force.
Reorganization after freedom
After India’s independence in 1947, IAF restructured on a large scale. At that time the number of its employees was about 14,000. Because during partition, many IAF units went to Pakistan. Only after this, IAF was being called the Indian Air Force. At the same time, after several units joined Pakistan at that time, 6 fighter squadron was active in India and a C-47 Dakota Transport Squadron was active. At the same time, the three army chiefs will attend the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations. Also, fly past will be done by taking the flag of Operation Sindoor from Mi-17 helicopter. At the same time, exhibition of fighter aircraft, Akash missile system and other weapons will also be seen on this day.
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