On Air Force Day, A New Announcement With "Atmanirbharta" In Focus
NDTV
The events started at 9 am at Chandigarh air base with a speech by the IAF Chief and the unveiling of the new combat dress. The fly-past over Sukhna Lake begins at 2:45 pm.
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 90th anniversary today by taking the celebrations outside Delhi for the first time. The celebrations, which are being held in Chandigarh, will feature a dazzling hour-long air display over the Sukhna Lake with as many as 80 aircraft. A new combat uniform was also unveiled today.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall VR Chaudhary, the chief guest, reviewed the parade and announced the creation of a new operational branch of the Air Force.
"The government has approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in the IAF. This is the first time since independence that a new operational branch is being created," Air chief VR Chaudhary said, adding that it will save the government more than Rs 3,400 crore with cut in expenses in flying training.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh wished the force early this morning.
