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New Delhi, Oct 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings on Sunday to the Indian Air Force personnel and their families as they celebrated Air Force Day in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.
“Best wishes to all air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. India is proud of the valour, commitment and dedication of the Indian Air Force. Their great service and sacrifice ensure our skies are safe,” PM Modi wrote on X.
Best wishes to all air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. India is proud of the valour, commitment and dedication of the Indian Air Force. Their great service and sacrifice ensure our skies are safe. pic.twitter.com/HJ5coUq2eP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2023
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), arrived at Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj on Sunday morning to participate in the Air Force Day celebrations.
The 91st-anniversary celebrations of the Indian Air Force commenced with a ceremonial parade at Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj this morning. Subsequently, an Air Display will take place over the Sangam area, near the Ordnance Depot Fort in Prayagraj.
On the 91st Air Force Foundation Day, all members of the Indian Air Force received greetings from Union Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday.
Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, wrote on X, “Greetings to the Air Force personnel on #IndianAirForceDay. With its wings of steel and the heart of courage, the Indian Air Force has fervently secured the nation’s interests during war and peace. On this auspicious occasion, I commemorate the invaluable service and the sacrifices made by them to protect the sovereignty of the nation”.
Greetings to the Air Force personnel on #IndianAirForceDay.
With its wings of steel and the heart of courage, the Indian Air Force has fervently secured the nation's interests during war and peace. On this auspicious occasion, I commemorate the invaluable service and the… pic.twitter.com/icMzc6Uec2
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2023
Taking to X, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wrote, “Greetings and warm wishes to all Indian Air Force personnel and their families on the occasion of the #91stAnniversary of this amazing force. We are proud of our #Airwarriors who play significant role in keeping India safe. The #IAF today is lethal and formidable force, projecting its air power beyond boundaries.”
Greetings and warm wishes to all Indian Air Force personnel and their families on the occasion of the #91stAnniversary of this amazing force.
We are proud of our #Airwarriors who play significant role in keeping India safe. The #IAF today is lethal and formidable force,… pic.twitter.com/RTOcwFddNB
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2023
Taking X, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath posted “Hearty congratulations and best wishes to the brave warriors of the Indian Air Force and their families on ‘Indian Air Force Day’! We all are proud of the golden history of bravery, courage and valour that the brave sons of Mother India have created. Jai Hind!”
.@IAF_MCC के वीर योद्धाओं और उनके परिजनों को 'भारतीय वायु सेना दिवस' की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं!
माँ भारती के वीर सपूतों ने वीरता, साहस और पराक्रम का जो स्वर्णिम इतिहास रचा है, उस पर हम सभी को गर्व है।
जय हिंद! pic.twitter.com/iKfcSogAZs
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) October 8, 2023
Air Force Day commemorates the formal inclusion of the Indian Air Force (IAF) as one of the country’s armed forces, which was established on October 8, 1932.
Each year, the occasion is marked in the company of the Indian Air Force’s topmost leader and senior officers.
