New Delhi: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat along with Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria and Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh paid floral tributes at the National War Memorial on the occasion of Air Force Day on Tuesday.
Indian Air Force tweeted, ” On the occasion of 87th Anniversary, Indian Air Force extends its heartfelt greetings to the courageous air-warriors & their families. The Courage, Valour, Commitment, Dedication & Zeal are inspiration for all.”
#AFDay19: On the occasion of 87th Anniversary, Indian Air Force extends its heartfelt greetings to the courageous air-warriors & their families. The Courage, Valour, Commitment, Dedication & Zeal are inspiration for all.
Watch Live on IAF Fb/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube from 0800H. pic.twitter.com/5tzCkHmeDp— Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) October 8, 2019
Earlier today Prime Minister Narendra Modi had also tweeted on the 87th Air Force Day.
“Today on Air Force Day, a proud nation expresses gratitude to our air warriors and their families. The Indian Air Force continues to serve India with utmost dedication and excellence.”
Today, on Air Force Day, a proud nation expresses gratitude to our air warriors and their families. The Indian Air Force continues to serve India with utmost dedication and excellence. pic.twitter.com/iRJAIqft11
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2019
Also on this great day, India will induct its newest multirole fighter jet Rafale into the Air Force at a handover ceremony in Merignac in France. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is in France, will take delivery of the first Rafale made by French firm Dassault Aviation.
Also, a grand flypast by the IAF’s transport planes, helicopters and fighter jets is also scheduled at Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh’s Ghaziabad, near Delhi.
