Indian Air Force Day  

Every year on October 8th, we celebrate Indian Air Force (IAF) Day to commemorate the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932. The day serves as a tribute to the valour, dedication, and skill of IAF personnel who have protected India’s airspace and contributed to national efense. The celebrations usually include airshows, parades, and exhibitions, showcasing the advancements in the IAF's technology and equipment. 

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Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year. Let’s read about three inspiring women fighter pilots who made history.

Rakesh Sharma flew aboard the Soviet spacecraft Soyuz T-11 on April 2, 1984, marking a significant milestone as the first Indian citizen to venture into space.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is embarking on a unique 7000 km car rally from Thoise (Siachen) to Tawang, aiming to inspire youth to join the IAF and pay tribute to the nation's war heroes.

The Indian Air Force will celebrate its 92nd anniversary with a grand air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, on October 8th. The event will feature breathtaking displays by fighter jets like Rafale, Sukhoi, and Tejas, along with thrilling performances by the Akash Ganga skydiving team.

Sania’s father, Shahid Ali works as a TV mechanic. After clearing the NDA exams, Mirzapur’s Sania Mirza became the country’s first Muslim female fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force. Among 400 seats, 19 were allocated for women and notably, only two were reserved for fighter pilots. Sania secured one of the two seats, marking an outstanding achievement in her career.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh received the first Rafale fighter jet in France while the nation observed Indian Air Force Day wherein Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman flew the MiG-21 Bison during a fly past. A drone that entered India from Pakistan’s side left the Border Security Force on high alert near Punjab. Watch top news in 100 seconds only on MyNation
 

Defence experts on Monday hailed the arrest of a JeM operative from Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir, terming it a big success for security forces in the Valley. India has received first tranche of details about financial accounts of its residents in Swiss banks under a new automatic exchange of information framework between the two countries, marking a significant milestone in the fight against black money suspected to be stashed abroad. Here's the latest news of the day from across the country on MyNation in 100 seconds.

The rehearsal of the 87th Indian Air Force Day was held at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad

Twenty-eight aircrafts, including Dakota 1940 vintage version, will be participating in the Air Force Day's flypast ceremony.