Indian Air Force Chief Arup Raha on Saturday observed that attack on Pathankot airbase is a stark reminder of the times we live in. He was speaking the Indian Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindon air base near New Delhi. Army Chief Dalbir Singh and Cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, honourary group captain of Indian Air Force, are also present at the event.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated Indian Air Force on the 84th foundation day.
India is celebrating 84th foundation day of Indian Air Force on Saturday. This year, the commemorative annual Air Show at Hindon air base near New Delhi is slated to be extra special as coveted fighter jet Tejas is going to make its first flypast to a captivated audience.
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Here are the live updates:
#WATCH: IAF'S Sarang Helicopter Display Team in action at Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/FWxhCUsffJ
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
#WATCH: PC-7 Aircraft shows its prowess at Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/90uO9cS77N
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Air Force Day celebration underway at Hindon Air base in Ghaziabad; Vintage aircraft displayed. pic.twitter.com/Hdv9BA9jEE
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Acquisition of 36 Rafale aircrafts in next few years could greatly enhance our operational capability in near term: Air Force Chief Arup Raha pic.twitter.com/oSqBChBhLy
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Army Chief Dalbir Singh and Sachin Tendulkar at the Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air base in Ghaziabad pic.twitter.com/kLtEmrLjOu
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Attack on #Pathankot airbase is a stark reminder of the times we live in: Air Force Chief Arup Raha pic.twitter.com/YlJ2R8k5aM
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Ghaziabad: Air Force Day celebration; Air Force Chief Arup Raha confers Vayu Sena Medals, Vayu Sena Medals(Gallantry) & Vishist Seva Medals. pic.twitter.com/8gfZRQA5vn
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Air Force Day being celebrated at Hindon Air base in Ghaziabad. Air Force Chief Arup Raha inspects guard of honour pic.twitter.com/UiH1eBiGXS
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Ghaziabad (UP): Para jumps being carried out at Hindon Air base on Air Force Day. pic.twitter.com/kNN5fudiQ2
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
Air Force Day being celebrated at Hindon Air base in Ghaziabad. pic.twitter.com/Xnr16dS7AS
— ANI (@ANI_news) October 8, 2016
IAF has achieved distinction in defending our skies and delivering vital humanitarian aid and disaster relief #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) October 8, 2016
Over the last eight decades, the IAF has emerged as an immensely professional and combat-ready force #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) October 8, 2016
The nation is proud of the capability and competency of the IAF #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) October 8, 2016
Greetings & felicitations to all personnel of Indian Air Force on the 84th Anniversary of Indian Air Force #PresidentMukherjee
— President of India (@RashtrapatiBhvn) October 8, 2016
Saluting all air warriors & their families on Air Force Day. Thank you for protecting our skies. Your courage makes India proud. pic.twitter.com/bCusPOV1nf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2016