INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY

90th Indian Air Force Day

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The Indian Air Force was established on October 8, 1932

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Indian Air Force (IAF) is the 4th largest air force in the world

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IAF took part in four wars with Pakistan and one with People’s Republic of China

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IAF is also known as “Bhartiya Vayu Sena”

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Grand show at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh includes 80 planes & 1 single-engine MiG-21

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The Indian Air Force employs over 1,400 aircraft & 170,000 personnel

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The Indian Air Force was earlier known as the Royal Indian Air Force

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IAF even works with the United Nations in peacekeeping missions.

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