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Indian Air Force Day 2025

Indian Air Force Day 2025:

India is celebrating the 93rd Air Force Day on October 8, 2025, honouring the bravery, sacrifice, and professionalism of Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel.Air Force Day is observed annually on October 8 to commemorate the foundation of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and to honour the air warriors who safeguard the nation’s skies.The 93rd Air Force Day (2025) was celebrated with parades, aerial displays, and tributes to martyrs at the National War Memorial and Hindon Air Base.The event highlights the IAF’s commitment to national security, humanitarian assistance, and its growing global stature as a modern air power.The Indian Air Force was established on October 8, 1932, during British rule.Its first operational flight took off on April 1, 1933, comprising six Royal Air Force-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers).