Indian Air Force Marks 94 Years of Service

The Indian Air Force is celebrating 94 years on 8 October 2026.

It began in 1932, when India was under British rule.

The article says it later became India's own air force after the country became a republic.

Its members include pilots, technicians, ground crew and support staff.

The anniversary parade at Hindon will include awards and a flypast by military aircraft.

Jodhpur will also host an air show on the same day.

A public air show is planned over the Ganga in Varanasi later in October.

Indian air crews are also training with other countries during an exercise called Tarang Shakti.

The article describes the force's work as including protecting the skies, moving people and supplies, surveillance and disaster response.