(Harleen Kaur, Intern Journalist)
New Delhi, On October 8, the Indian Air Force is celebrating its 88th Foundation Day celebrations on the Hindon Air Force at Ghaziabad. Like every year, this Foundation Day is being organized at Hindon base this time too. This time also Hindon Airforce will show its strength here. This time Rafael has also been included in the Airforce fleet, it is included in the Airforce fleet for the first time which will be special to see.
History of the Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force was formed on October 8, 1932. According to the information given on the official website of the Indian Air Force, the Indian Air Force aircraft made its first flight on 1 April 1933. At that time, it had six officers trained by the RAF and 19 air sepoys (air warfare for centuries). The Indian Air Force is said to have been established as a unit of the British Empire Air Force. The word Royal was added to its name during World War II but was removed in 1950 after independence.
The establishment was held on October 8, 1932, due to which we celebrate the Foundation Day celebrations
Indian Airforce was established on 8 October 1932, since then this day is celebrated as Air Force Day. On this occasion, the Airforce performs the feat of its special aircraft and soldiers. Spectacular parades and air shows are organized on the occasion of Air Force Day. Before independence, the Airforce was called the RIAF ie Royal Indian Air Force. After independence, the word “Royal” was removed from it to just “Indian Airforce”. The Indian Air Force also played an important role during World War II.
The motto is taken from Geeta
All the armies in the country have their own motto. The motto of the Indian Air Force is – ‘Nabh: Sprishnam Deeptam’. The motto of the Indian Air Force is taken from the eleventh chapter of the Gita and is a part of the sermon given by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjuna on the battlefield of Kurukshetra during the Great War of Mahabharata. With this motto, the Indian Air Force carries out its operations.
Importance of Indian Air Force
Since the independence of the country, the Indian Air Force has acted in four wars, three of which were fought against Pakistan and one against China. Other major operations of the Indian Air Force include Operation Vijay – The Annexation of Goa, Operation Meghdoot, Operation Cactus, Operation Pumalai, Surgical Strike, Balakot Air Strike. Apart from this, the Indian Air Force has also supported the United Nations peacekeeping operations. The Indian Air Force is the fourth largest air force in the world.
They will remain involved in the parade
According to the information given by the Indian Air Force, a total of 56 aircraft, including 19 fighter jets, 7 cargo aircraft, and 19 helicopters will participate in the Hindon Air Force Parade celebrated on 8 October this time. During the parade, Rafale fighter aircraft will fly ‘Vijay’ with Jaguar. Apart from this, along with Sukhoi and Tejas, they will fly to the Transformer formation.
Strength of Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force fleet consists of Sukhoi-30 MKI, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, MiG-27, MiG-21, and Jaguar fighter jet. Also in the chopper category, the Air Force has Mi-25/35, Mi-26, Mi-17, Chetak, and Cheetah helicopters, while the transport aircraft include C-130J, C-17 Globemaster, IL-76, AA-32. And planes such as the Boeing 737.
First Chief of the Air Force, Air Marshal
Before independence, the army used to control the air force. The credit for ‘liberating’ the Air Force from the Army goes to Air Marshal Sir Thomas W. Elmhurst, the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force. After independence, Sir Thomas W. Elmhurst was made the first Chief of the Indian Air Force, Air Marshal. He remained in the post from 15 August 1947 to 22 February 1950.
Rafael Center of Attraction
The Rafale is included in the parade has special significance. Actually, Rafale is a 4.5th generation aircraft, which has the ability to escape from the radar. This will lead to a paradigm shift in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The Air Force so far has Mirage-2000 and Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft either third-generation or fourth-generation aircraft. Rafael has a maximum speed of 2,130 km / h and its firepower is 3700 km. Till then. Rafael also has the ability to fly from very high altitude airbases.
Combat aircraft can operate rapidly even in places like Leh and in very cold weather. The raffle is capable of carrying 24,500 kg and is also guaranteed for 60 hours of extra flight. The Rafale aircraft is a two-engine multi-purpose fighter aircraft. It can carry out air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks. Rafale is an air-to-ground scallop missile, the range of a scallop missile is 300 km, 6 months guarantee for weapons storage. Equipped with 60,000 ft altitude and 4.5 generation twin-engine in 1 minute.
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