Article Posted on : - Oct 08, 2021

Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel march during the full dress rehearsals for the 89th Air Force Day parade at the Hindan Air Force base in Ghaziabad, on Oct. 6, 2021. Photo: PTI

NEW DELHI (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on Air Force Day, and said the Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism.

The Indian Air Force was raised on this day in 1932.

In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges."