INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY
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Context: Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year.
Details:
- The day aims to pay a tribute to the Air Force of India and acknowledge their contribution for a successful nation.
- As a part of the 90th anniversary celebration, nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters participated in the Air Force Day fly-past on October 8 at the Sukhna Lake complex, Chandigarh.
- It is for the first time that the IAF decided to hold its annual Air Force Day parade and fly-past outside the Delhi NCR.
- On October 8, 1932, the former British Empire established the IAF.
- The IAF was used to attack Japanese bases in Burma in order to stop the Japanese army's advance toward India.
- The IAF illustrated a range of aircraft, including Rafale, Prachand, Sukhoi Su-30, Jaguar, Chinook, Apache and Mi-17.
- Meanwhile, Sarang air display and Surya Kiran aerobatics teams also performed at the event, following the programme by the Akashganga Paratrooper team