Today, the Indian Airforce is celebrating its 86th Airforce Day. One of the most powerful armies in the world, the Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932. The Indian Air Force, which started with a team of only 5 people, is today the fourth largest army in the world. Before independence, the Indian Air Force was known as the Royal Indian Air Force. The main task of the Indian Air Force is to protect India from airstrikes during the war and to carry out airstrikes on enemies. 

Be it a situation of war or a natural disaster, the Indian Air Force has carried out its task efficiently every time. On the occasion of Indian Air Force Day, let's tell you some amazing operations of the Air Force, which will make you proud of the Indian Air Force.

Kargil War: In 1999, in the Kargil War between India and Pakistan, the Indian Air Force launched 'Operation White Sea' to help the army on the high hills. In this war, the powerful MiG-29 aircraft of the Indian Air Force completely destroyed Pakistan's F-16 aircraft and Pakistani military bases.

1965 Indo-Pak War: In the 1965 war between India and Pakistan, on one side where the Indian Army was showing its strength, the Indian Air Force also started attacking Pakistan's Air Force Bases, supporting the Indian Army. The Pakistan Army was using these messages against India, but the Indian Air Force, showing bravery, extensively damaged the Air Force bases of Pakistan and played a big role in the war.

Battle of Longewala: When India and Pakistan once again came face to face in the Battle of Longewala in 1971, the Indian Air Force destroyed 20 tanks of Pakistan, helping the Indian Army. During this war, Pakistan had to lose 34 tanks, five hundred vehicles, and two hundred soldiers. This was the first time after the second world war when a country lost such a large number of tanks in one night. Impressed by this war, later a film called 'Border' was also made.

Kedarnath disaster: During the terrible floods in Kedarnath in June 2013, the Indian Air Force started 'Operation Rahat' and rescued 19,600 people and delivered 3,82,400 kg relief material.

Yemen Operation: Not only in the country, when the Indians living in Yemen got into trouble, the Indian Air Force also came forward to help them. In April 2015, the Indian Air Force launched 'Operation Rahat'. In this operation, the Indian Air Force rescued 4640 Indians as well as 960 foreign nationals.

Nepal Earthquake: Apart from the people of the country, the Indian Air Force is always ready to help the people of other countries. An example of this was seen last year when there was a huge earthquake in Nepal and Indian Air Force carried out 'Operation Friendship'. In this operation, the army used aircraft like IL-76, C-130 Hercules, C-17. During this time, the Indian Air Force rescued 43,000 Indians and about 150 foreign tourists, besides the people of Nepal.

Kashmir floods: Although the people of Kashmir are hurling stones at the army when the floods happened in 2014 in the same Kashmir, the Indian Air Force along with the army also came forward and started 'Operation Megh Rahat'. Under this operation, the Air Force transported 1411 tons of relief material and airlifted about 80,000 people to a safe place.

Siachen: The Indian Air Force launched 'Operation Meghdoot' against Pakistan on 13 April 1984 in Siachen and withdrew the 1,000 square miles snatched by Pakistan.

Sri Lanka Civil War: During the Civil War in Sri Lanka in 1987, the Indian Air Force launched 'Operation Pawan'. During this operation, 70,000 sorties were executed and 100,000 Troops and Paramilitary Forces were assisted.

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