Hindon, Oct 6 (ANI): Officers and air warriors of the Indian Air Force IAF) took part in a full dress rehearsal on Thursday ahead of the 79th Air Force Day celebrations to be held on October 8.
A breathtaking flying display by combat and transport aircraft as well as helicopters from the Sarang squadron enthralled the audience.
Among the aircraft, which participated in the spectacular air show, were MIG-21s, MIG-29s, Jaguars, Mirage 2000s, and Sukhoi-30 MkIs with the pilots displaying their unique skills of formation flights.
The entire air show was coordinated with precision from five different bases such as Ambala, Halwara and Adampur known as the No. 7 Wing, No.9 Wing and No.8 Wing of IAF functioning under the Western Air Command.
The IAF was formed on October 8, 1932 as an auxiliary Air Force of the British Indian Empire and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during the World War II.
IAF gears up for 79th Air Force Day with successful dress rehearsal
Since independence, the IAF has participated in three wars with neighbouring Pakistan as well as the Kargil conflict and one with China.
Other major operations undertaken by the IAF include Operation Vijay - the invasion of Goa, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Cactus.
Apart from these conflicts, the IAF has been an active participant in United Nations peacekeeping missions in Congo and several other places around the globe. (ANI)
