Indian Air Force Day 2022, Key Facts

Indian Air Force (IAF) was established on Oct 8, 1932

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IAF is the fourth largest air force in the world after the US, China, and Russia

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IAF functions with the motto ‘Nabham Sparsham Deeptham" which is "Touch the Sky with Glory"

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IAF employs over 1,400 aircraft and around 170,000 personnel

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IAF has been engaged in four wars with Pakistan after its independence

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The Supreme Command of the Indian Armed Forces vests in the President.

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