IAF to celebrate 85th anniversary on Oct 8

IAF to celebrate 85th anniversary on Oct 8
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be completing 85 years of glorious service to the nation on October 8.The College of Air Warfare (CAW) is commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the IAF by organising various events for the serving and the retired personnel.

Secunderabad: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be completing 85 years of glorious service to the nation on October 8.The College of Air Warfare (CAW) is commemorating the 85th Anniversary of the IAF by organising various events for the serving and the retired personnel.

A ‘high tea’ was hosted by all Air Force establishments located in the twin cities on Tuesday at CAW in Secunderabad. Air Vice Marshal R Radhish, Commandant, CAW, received the guests.

Senior IAF officers present on the occasion included Air Marshal Amit Tiwari, Commandant, Air Force Academy, Hyderabad, Air Commodore RK Oberoi, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Hakimpet and Air Commodore CK Kumar, Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Begumpet.

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne (Retd) was the Chief Guest for the function. Air Marshal Janak Kapur (Retd) and Air Marshal KN Nair (Retd) also graced the occasion. The event provided an opportunity for veterans to interact with their brothers-in-arms and relive the fond memories of their service in the IAF.

Since its inception in October 1932, the IAF has grown to become the fourth largest Air Force in the world and is globally acknowledged as a force to reckon with, according to a press release issued here on Tuesday.

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