Bhubaneswar: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating its 88th anniversary on Thursday. IAF celebrates October 8 as the foundation day of the force which was established in 1932.
The IAF is celebrating the special day with a ceremonial parade and flypast involving a variety of aircraft at the Hindon airbase.
Apart from the celebration program, wishes are pouring in for the Indian Air Force from across the nation. Politicians, common people are celebrating the spirit of air warriors.
Let’s take a look at how Twitter is reacting to it.
एयर फोर्स डे पर भारतीय वायुसेना के सभी वीर योद्धाओं को बहुत-बहुत बधाई। आप न सिर्फ देश के आसमान को सुरक्षित रखते हैं, बल्कि आपदा के समय मानवता की सेवा में भी अग्रणी भूमिका निभाते हैं। मां भारती की रक्षा के लिए आपका साहस, शौर्य और समर्पण हर किसी को प्रेरित करने वाला है।#AFDay2020 pic.twitter.com/0DYlI7zpe6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2020
My felicitations and best wishes to the air warriors and their families on the occasion of Air Force Day-2020.
Eighty eight years of dedication, sacrifice and excellence mark the journey of the IAF which is today a lethal and formidable force to reckon with. #AFDay2020 @IAF_MCC pic.twitter.com/jo0t1dIv20— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) October 8, 2020
Salute to our air warriors on 88th #IndianAirForceDay . ..Nation is proud of you💪
On this momentous occasion remembering martyrs of our @IAF_MCC who gave their everything to defend our freedom..Tribute & Respect🌺🙏
Jai Hind 🇮🇳— Major Surendra Poonia (@MajorPoonia) October 8, 2020
Congratulations to @IAF_MCC on their 88th Anniversary! Defense cooperation is a cornerstone of the #USIndia relationship, as we work together to secure a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific region. नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम् #PartnersInDefense #AFDay2020 #IndianAirForceDay pic.twitter.com/pTB0EDUiwq
— U.S. Ambassador Eric Garcetti (@USAmbIndia) October 8, 2020
On Air Force Day, we proudly honour our air warriors, veterans, and families of the Indian Air Force. The nation remains indebted to the contribution of the IAF in securing our skies and assisting civil authorities in Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 8, 2020