India celebrates its National Air Force Day every year on October 8. The day honors the Indian Air Force for their service to the country and its citizens. The Indian Air Force (IAF) safeguards Indian territory from threats and also provides support during natural disasters.
Celebration of the first Indian Air Force day took place in 1932 and has been going on ever since. October 8, 2023 will mark the 91th anniversary of Air Force Day celebration. Let us learn a little bit in detail about Air Force Day 2023.
Below mentioned are the upcoming dates for Air Force Day for the next 5 years.
Event Date Day
Air Force Day 2023 October 8, 2023 Sunday
Air Force Day 2024 October 8, 2024 Tuesday
Air Force Day 2025 October 8, 2025 Wednesday
Air Force Day 2026 October 8, 2026 Thursday
Air Force Day 2027 October 8, 2027 Friday
Event Air Force Day 2023
Date Sunday
Day October 8, 2023
Declared by British Empire
Observed by India
Purpose of celebration To honor the Indian Air Force for their service to the country and its citizens.
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October 8 2022 will be observed as the Air Force Day in India with the goal to raise awareness about the IAF as an organization that works towards strengthening national security. The Indian Air Force has always played an important part in maintaining peace and prosperity in the country and has fought out many wars too.
The day also honors the IAF and all the related personnel for their service to the country.
The British Empire found the Indian Air Force as Bhartiya Vayu Sena on October 8, 1932 and it became operational in 1933. it was established as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom. the IAF gained status of Royal Indian Air Forceafter its participation in the second World War and used to serve the UK Air Force.
Celebration of Indian Air Force came into existence with the formation of Indian Air Force and it also began on October 8, 1932.
India will celebrate the Air Force Day 2023 with tremendous zeal and fervor at different Air Force bases in the country. Special celebrations are held every year at the India’s largest Air Force Station at Hindon (Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh). Both vintage and new aircraft put up a show in the sky with pilots showing their magnificent flying skills. All senior officials, members of the armed forces and all other IAF personnel take part in the celebration of Indian Air Force Day.
Many other activities, events and parades are also organized at the different bases across the country. People can also watch these parades and sky shows through live broadcast in their homes and enjoy Air Force Day 2023.
Here are some Air Force Day Wishes for you to share with friends and family on this occasion:
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