<h2><strong>About:</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li>The day aims to pay a tribute to the Air Force of India and acknowledge their contribution for a successful nation.</li>
	<li>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.</li>
	<li>It is for the first time that the IAF decided to hold its annual&nbsp;Air Force Day parade&nbsp;and fly-past outside the Delhi NCR.</li>
</ul>

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<h2><strong>History</strong></h2>

<ul>
	<li>On October 8, 1932, the former British Empire established the IAF.&nbsp;</li>
	<li>It was created to support the British Royal Air Force, particularly against Japan in World War II.</li>
	<li>The IAF was used to attack Japanese bases in Burma in order to stop the Japanese army&#39;s advance toward India.</li>
	<li>King George VI gave the IAF&#39;s accomplishments the prefix &quot;Royal&quot; in 1945.</li>
	<li>This honorific title was dropped in 1950, when India became a republic.</li>
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Indian Air Force Day

Overview:

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year.

About:

History

Indian Air Force Day

Overview:

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year.

About:

History

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