The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 86th Anniversary today.In the last eight decades, IAF has technologically evolved and grown in strength to put a stop to any threat to the nation. It is committed to safeguard the Indian skies and has played a major role in providing assistance to the people of the nation during any natural calamity.

To mark this pride occasion IAF has planned a grand Parade cum Investiture Ceremony at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad).  In keeping up with the tradition, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of the Air Staff will inspected the parade. Various dignitaries and veterans participated in the celebrations.

The parade followed by a breath taking display by the Air soldiers Drill Team, wherein the team showcased their bludgeon handling skills and carry out diverse military exercises with their rifles.  This was followed by a brilliant air display by wide range of IAF aircraft including Vintage flight.

The air display commenced with flag bearing sky divers of famous Akash Ganga Team, who jumped from an An-32 aircraft.  Flypast comprised of Mi-17 V5 and Rudra helicopters, Dornier, C-130J and C-17 transport aircraft, Jaguar, Bison, MiG-29, Mirage-2000 and SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.  Dakota, Tiger Moth and Harvard of the IAF Vintage flight also participated in the flypast.

Post flypast, Light Combat Aircraft carried out aerobatic display in front of the audience. The Ambassadors of Indian Air Force, Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team, comprising on nine Hawk 132 aircraft and the Helicopter aerobatics team, Sarang fascinated the audience with astonishing formation aerobatics display.  

WATCH  here the Indian Air Force Day  celebrations  at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad-

#WATCH Indian Air Force Day celebrations underway at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/YH2ziVBZwt

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