Pariksha SaathiIndian Air Force Celebrates 94th Air Force Day at Air Force Station Hindan
Air Force Station Hindan in Ghaziabad hosted the Indian Air Force's 94th anniversary celebrations on 8 October 2026. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh reviewed the Air Force Day Parade, with the Army and Navy chiefs, former Air Chiefs, senior officers and civilian guests in attendance. The ceremony opened as the President's Colours were marched in, after which three Mi-17 1V helicopters flying in 'Dhwaj' formation, carrying the National flag and the IAF flag, gave the Chief an aerial salute. At the investiture that followed, Air Warriors received medals for gallantry and distinguished service and five units were given citations. This year's theme was 'Indian Air Force: Infallible, Impervious and Precise'. A static display of IAF assets, a performance by the all-women drill team 'Team Shakti' and a heritage flight featuring a vintage Tiger Moth were also part of the day, and an aerial display is planned at Namo Ghat, Varanasi, on 25 October. The IAF was formally established on 8 October 1932.
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Learning context
The Indian Air Force was created on 8 October 1932 under the Indian Air Force Act, 1932, initially as an auxiliary of Britain's Royal Air Force; its first unit, 'A' Flight of No. 1 Squadron, was raised on 1 April 1933. King George VI conferred the prefix 'Royal' in 1945 in recognition of its wartime service, and the prefix was dropped in 1950 when India became a Republic.
Reference: Indian Air Force's official website
Check yourself: was the force called the 'Royal Indian Air Force' from its founding in 1932?
No. It was founded as the Indian Air Force in 1932; the 'Royal' prefix came only in 1945 and was removed in 1950. Keep the founding year separate from the renaming milestones.
Revision task: separate the details that change every year (anniversary number, venue, theme, reviewing officer) from the fixed fact that Air Force Day falls on 8 October.
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The Indian Air Force celebrated its 94th anniversary on 8 October 2026 at which Air Force Station?
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Answer: Hindan
Air Force Station Hindan in Ghaziabad hosted the Air Force Day parade, reviewed by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh; the IAF was formally established on 8 October 1932, and this year's theme was 'Indian Air Force: Infallible, Impervious and Precise'.
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