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- The Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces.
- Subroto Mukherjee is known as the Father of the Indian Air Force.
- Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace.
- To conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts is also included in its function.
- The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932.
- The day marks unique tributes to the lost lives during different tasks executed by the Indian Air Force.
- The president of India holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the IAF
- IAF rescues the civilians during natural disasters.
- IAF evacuates Indian nationals from foreign countries in case of instability or other problems.
- The Motto of the Air Force of India is “Touch the Sky with Glory.”
