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Indian Air Force Day: PM Modi Flags Off Air Parade, Hails Air Warriors' Courage, Diligence - Video

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On the 89th Foundation Day of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to hail the air warriors for their indomitable spirit and valour. Calling the IAF "synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism", Prime Minister Modi said that "they have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges".Paying tribute to the warriors of the 1971 war, a grand Air Parade was held at Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh state.Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat were present on the occasion. The IAF displayed its might with the Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale aircraft in the flypast along with heritage aircraft, modern transport aircraft and frontline fighter aircraft.Several air force officers left everyone spellbound with their aerobatic display, along with skydivers dropping out of the aircraft in their colourful canopies, holding the Indian flag.Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took to social media, among others, hailing the valour of the air force warriors.Netizens and politicians have flooded social media with wishes and videos showcasing the excellence of the Indian Air Force.

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Indian Air Force Day: PM Modi Flags Off Air Parade, Hails Air Warriors' Courage, Diligence - Video

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Indian Air Force (IAF) soldiers march during the 89th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force station in Ghaziabad on October 8, 2021 - Sputnik International, 1920, 08.10.2021

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) was established on 8 October 1932 as a supporting force of the United Kingdom's Royal Air Force. By commemorating its Air Force Day today, the IAF pays tribute to the airmen of the 1971 war, which saw India defeat Pakistan, leading to the birth of Bangladesh.

On the 89th Foundation Day of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to hail the air warriors for their indomitable spirit and valour.

Calling the IAF "synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism", Prime Minister Modi said that "they have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges".

Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges. pic.twitter.com/UbMSOK3agP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2021

Paying tribute to the warriors of the 1971 war, a grand Air Parade was held at Hindan Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, a city in Uttar Pradesh state.

Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat were present on the occasion.

The IAF displayed its might with the Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale aircraft in the flypast along with heritage aircraft, modern transport aircraft and frontline fighter aircraft.

Several air force officers left everyone spellbound with their aerobatic display, along with skydivers dropping out of the aircraft in their colourful canopies, holding the Indian flag.

https://t.co/oz4hgAJI4V
— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 8, 2021

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh took to social media, among others, hailing the valour of the air force warriors.

Greetings and warm wishes to all #IndianAirForce personnel & their families on the 89th anniversary of this indomitable force. We are proud of our airwarriors for responding to varied challenges with alacrity and resilience & being steadfast in the service to the Nation. @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/gnpbrKJoL8
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2021

Greetings to air warriors, veterans & their families on Air Force Day. The nation is proud of the Indian Air Force which has proved its competency and capability time and again during peace and war. I am sure the IAF will continue to maintain its cherished standards of excellence
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 8, 2021

Netizens and politicians have flooded social media with wishes and videos showcasing the excellence of the Indian Air Force.

Air Force Day Parade commences at Air Force Station Hindan, Ghaziabad on the 89th anniversary of the IAF 🚩#JaiHind 🇮🇳 #IAF 🚩🚩 pic.twitter.com/seDsujQ6UY
— Hotstuff 🇮🇳 (@hotstuffvibe) October 8, 2021

'Touch the Sky with Glory'-
Salutations to all the Indian Air Force Personnel (@IAF_MCC) on the occasion of 89th Air Force Day.

Serving the nation with utmost grit & valour, your efforts in the humanitarian missions & in any hostility are outstanding & commendable#AmritMahotsav pic.twitter.com/0vaoJaKOP8
— G Kishan Reddy (@kishanreddybjp) October 8, 2021

The message of the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on the 89th Anniversary of the Air Force. He will be the Chief Guest of the Air Force Day Parade at Hindon tomorrow.#AirForceDay_Oct8 #AirForceDay @SpokespersonMoD pic.twitter.com/RpwscmER27
— PRO Defence Palam (@DefencePROPalam) October 7, 2021

Thank you Indian Air Force for ensuring that we wake up with free skies on our heads. ✈

Happy Indian Air Force Day 🇮🇳#IndianAirforceDay pic.twitter.com/4K2NEmSLT4
— Dharmik 🇮🇳 #प्रशासक_समिति (@PravSana) October 8, 2021

ఈ #AirForceDay నాడు భారత గగన ధీరులకు వారి కుటుంబాలకు మనఃపూర్వక శుభాకాంక్షలు

My heartfelt greetings and felicitations to our air warriors and their families on this Air Force Day.

Nation is proud of your indomitable spirit and valour! pic.twitter.com/h1qfvD5M3C
— Arvind Dharmapuri (@Arvindharmapuri) October 8, 2021