84th anniversary of IAF celebrated at NDA, Pune
Q. Which anniversary of the Indian Air Force was celebrated at the NDA in Pune on 8th Oct, 2016?- Published on 10 Oct 16a. 83rd
b. 84th
c. 85th
d. 86th
ANSWER: 84th
The 84
th anniversary of the Indian Air Force was celebrated with pomp and splendour at the NDA, Khadakwasla near Pune
- The IAF is the world’s fourth largest air force with a main responsibility to secure the India airspace and conduct aerial warfare during conflict
- It was established on Oct 8, 1932 as an auxiliary force of the British empire
- The prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of services during WW2
- After India gained freedom in 1947, the Royal Indian Air Force served the Indian dominion
- The prefix was Royal was dropped in 1950 when India became a republic. The IAF has been involved in wars numbering 4 with Pakistan
- It also fought the 1962 Indo-China war
- Commandment of NDA Air Marshall JS Kier was the chief guest of the traditional cutting of the cake
- An oath taking ceremony was also held by the IAF personnel
- NDA is a unique ti-service military training centre where all three armed forces’ cadets receive training
- There are close to 65 Air Force cadets enrolled in each course
- Cadets were given flying training.
- Air Force cadets also get trained in aviation related subjects such as Air Traffic and Flight, meteorology, aero-modelling, paragliding, skeet shooting and deflection shooting to sharpen their skills
- Distinguished IAF personnel have originated from the institute including Rakesh Sharma, India’s first and only Indian cosmonaut and Air Chief Marshall Arup Raha.
