Every year, on 8th October, our country observes Indian Air Force Day, which is celebrated to spread awareness around the world about the Indian Air Force. An organization which leads towards strengthening national security. This is a proud moment for India as it has been 89 years since the foundation of the Indian Air Force.
On this day, in 1932, The Indian Air Force was officially acknowledged and raised as a supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. The Indian Air Force spreads awareness and also promotes the women who are interested in joining the Air Force and those who think that women aren’t capable of manly things. Like Kalpana Chawla and Bhawana Kanth, we have glaring examples of women, who have done very tremendous and commendable jobs and served the nation. Bhawana Kanth is one of the first women fighter pilots in the IAF. So, we must keep in mind that every woman is capable of doing all things that a man can do. This is India where we don’t support any discrimination on the basis of gender, religion, caste, and creed. We treat everyone equally. The same spirit of equality, integrity, and social harmony is promoted every year on the foundation day of the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Air Force was recognized and established on 8 October 1932, by the British Empire. Also known as Bharatiya Vayu Sena, its first operational squadron or regiment came into being in April 1933. Additionally, only after its involvement and participation in World War II, the Air Force in India came to be identified as the Royal Indian Air Force. Among the other armed forces, the IAF is a crucial organ that plays an important role in the wars for the country. The fourth-largest operational air force in the world, the primary mission of the IAF is to secure the Indian airspace as well as to conduct aerial activities during armed conflicts.
Each year this day’s celebration is held at Hindon Air Force station in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad city. The celebration is held in the presence of our senior officials of the three armed forces and as well as the chief of the Air Force Foundation. The most crucial and very old aircrafts are showcased very beautifully showcased in the open blue sky to celebrate the Air force Day.
This year Indian Air Force Day parade will pay tribute to all the unsung heroes of the 1971 war in which India defeated Pakistan which led to the making of Bangladesh. During this grand parade, the Indian Air Force will also include formations with call signs related to people involved in the war and the places. However, the theme last year for IAF Day was “the untiring efforts and supreme sacrifices of its personnel”.
I want to be an Air Force soldier when I grow up so that one day I can make my country feel Proud. I will give my best for my country. We should all be proud of India and we should also support our country. All these years, because we supported India as well as the sweat and tears of the Indian air force, our country has become a developing country as well as one of the strongest countries. Let's continue supporting our country and our air force to bring it to greater heights.
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