| Founded | 8 October 1932 |
|---|---|
| Country | India |
| Size | 127,000 personnel 1,370 aircraft |
| Part of | Ministry of Defence Indian Armed Forces |
| Headquarters | New Delhi, India |
| Motto | नभःस्पृशं दीप्तम् (Translation:"Touch the Sky with Glory") |
| Colors | Navy blue, sky blue & white |
| Anniversaries | Air Force Day: 8 October |
| Engagements |
Notable Operations
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| Website | indianairforce.nic.in |
| Commanders | |
| Chief of Air Staff | Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne |
| Insignia | |
| Air Force Ensign |  |
| Roundel |  |
| Fin flash |  |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | Jaguar, MiG-27, Harpy |
| Fighter | MiG-21, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, Su-30MKI, HAL Tejas |
| Helicopter | Dhruv, Chetak, Cheetah, Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-26, Mi-25/35, AgustaWestland AW101 |
| Reconnaissance | Searcher II, Heron |
| Trainer | HPT-32 Deepak, HJT-16 Kiran, Hawk Mk 132, Pilatus C-7 Mk II |
| Transport | C-17 Globemaster III, Il-76, An-32, HS 748, Do 228, Boeing 737, ERJ 135, Il-78 MKI, C-130J |
India is a grand country. It is the seventh largest country in the world and the second most populated country in the world. Many see India as a sub-continent rather than a country. There exist in different parts of India, different cultures, languages, manners as well as different historical backgrounds and influences of the same historical events. The official name for the country is Republic of India.
Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Indian air force
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