New Delhi: President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi saluted the Air Force personnel on Air Force Day on Thursday.
Greeting the Indian Air Force on its 83rd anniversary, Mukherjee said, “I am happy to know that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating its 83rd Anniversary on October 8. Indian Air Force has remained the vanguard of the Indian skies safeguarding the sovereignty of our nation all through it’s glorious history of eight decades. Over the years, IAF has evolved into a formidable force with new acquisitions and weapons of great precision. Today, IAF is rated one of the best in the world and has acquired the capability of strategic reach and precision targeting”.
In a message Modi said, “I salute our air force personnel on Air Force Day. They have always served India with great courage and determination. Contribution of our Air Force is monumental. They are always at the forefront, be it in protecting skies or in times of disasters”.
