IAF 89th Anniversary: The motto of the Indian Air Force is 'Nabha: Sprusham Deeptam'. This is taken from Gita. Thomas W. Elmhurst was the first Air Chief Marshal.
Today the Indian Air Force is celebrating its 89th Raising Day. There is a celebration of Air Force Day all over the country. Fighter aircraft are flying at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The whole world is watching the power of India. Enemy countries are getting restless after hearing the roar of Rafal, Tejas, and Sukhoi in the sky. On the completion of 50 years of the Indo-Pakistani War, the Indian Air Force is celebrating this year as the year of victory.
PM Modi congratulates on Air Force Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Air Force on the 89th Raising Day. He tweeted, 'Happy Air Force Day to our airmen and their families. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence, and professionalism. He has distinguished himself through his human spirit and defending the country in times of challenges.
President praises Air Force
President Ram Nath Kovind also congratulated Air Force Day. He tweeted, 'Congratulations to the airmen, veterans, and their families on Air Force Day. The nation is proud of the Indian Air Force which has proved its mettle and capability time and again during peace and war. I am confident that the Indian Air Force will maintain its standards of excellence.
The Royal Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932. Then on 1 April 1933, the first squad was formed. Before independence, the name of the Indian Air Force was Royal Indian Air Force. After independence, its name became simply the Indian Air Force. The Royal Indian Air Force played an important role in the Second World War.
Know that the Army had control over the Air Force before independence. Thomas W. Elmhurst was the first Air Chief Marshal. The motto of the Air Force is taken from the Gita. The motto of the Air Force is 'Nabh: Sprusham Deeptam'.
Achievements of Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force conducted a Balakot airstrike in Pakistan on 26 February 2019. Operation Meghdoot was carried out on 13 April 1984. Kashmir operation in 1947-48. War with China in 1962. Played an important role in the 1965 war in the sub-continent. In the Indo-Pak war in 1971, Pakistan was defeated. Operation Pawan was carried out on 11 October 1987. On 4 June 1987, Operation Pumalai was carried out. Operation Cactus was successfully performed on 3 November 1988. On 11 May 1999, Operation Safed Sagar was carried out. Operation Rainbow was carried out on 27 December 2004.
