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Indian Air Force: Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire which honoured India's aviation service during World War II with the prefix Royal. After India gained independence from United Kingdom in 1947, the name Royal Indian Air Force was kept and served in the name of the Dominion of India. With the transition to a republic in 1950, the prefix Royal was removed.

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LS Polls 2024: Former Indian Air Force chief R K S Bhadauria joins BJP | Oneindia News [Video]

LS Polls 2024: Former Indian Air Force chief R K S Bhadauria joins BJP | Oneindia News

On March 24, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomed former Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd) into its fold at the party headquarters in New Delhi. Joining him was..

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IAF Tejas Aircraft Crashes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan; Pilot Safe | Full Details Inside | Oneindia News [Video]

IAF Tejas Aircraft Crashes in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan; Pilot Safe | Full Details Inside | Oneindia News

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas aircraft encountered an accident near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The pilot ejected safely. Stay tuned for updates on the incident. #Tejas #TejasCrash #TejasAircraft..

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International Women’s Day 2024| Women in Indian Air Force | Indian Air Force Day | Oneindia [Video]

International Women’s Day 2024| Women in Indian Air Force | Indian Air Force Day | Oneindia

International Women’s Day 2024. What could be more thrilling than flying in a fighter jet while protecting the skies of the motherland? Well, this Women’s Day, we bring you the stories and..

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