IAF @ 80: Saluting the warriors of the sky

The Indian Air Force has had a remarkable and memorable journey since its formation on October 8, 1932. It has since been operating in an environment that is both challenging and demanding and is now a seasoned and battle tested force.

Through the years, the IAF's guiding beacon has and will always be 'People First, Mission Always'

This video, released by the IAF to commemorate its 80-year history, gives us a sneak peak at the lives of the men and women of the force.

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IAF's Mirage aircraft present an air show during 80th Air Force Day parade, at the Hindon Air Force Station in Uttar Pradesh

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IAF paratroopers in action during Air Force Day parade

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IAF helicopters present an air show during the parade

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IAF air warriors march past a 77 Squadron C-130J Super Hercules

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IAF chief ACM browne salutes past a MiG-29

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IAF air warriors march past a Su-30MKI & Jaguar

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A fly-past by vintage Tiger Moth aircraft was the main attraction at the Air Force Day parade. The 1930s Tiger Moth biplane, the first resurrected aircraft of the vintage squadron of the force, was the only new addition to the flying display team for the event

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IAF helicopters make a fly past during the parade.

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The vintage Tiger Moth aircraft flies in the backdrop of a C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft

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A Sukhoi aircraft carrying out a 'Vertical Charlie' manoeuvre

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