New Ensign of the Indian Air Force

In picture : Chief of Air Staff VR Chaudhari unveils the new IAF Ensign. Image Source: NEWS 18

Today on the 8th day of the month of October, year 2023 the Indian Air Force (IAF) is celebrating its 91st Century. IAF under Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has unveiled its new Ensign on Indian Air Force Day. The event took place in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh.

This year's theme was IAF - Airpower Beyond Boundaries. Also this year it would be the first time a woman officer would be leading the IAF day Parade - Group Captain Shaliza Dhami

In Picture: Old Ensign of the IAF

List of Aircrafts for the Fly-past

● MiG-21 (will take past for the last time this year before its retirement which is planned before 2025)

Image Source: India TV

● C-295 transport plane (newest in the fleet)

Image Source: Airbus

● Rafales

Image Source: Mint

● Sukhoi-30s

Image Source: Hindustan Times

● Mirage-2000s

Image Source: Wikipedia

● MiG-29s

Image Source: The Economic Times

● Jaguars

Image Source: Zee News

● HAL LCA Tejas

Image Source: Wikipedia

● C-17s

Image Source: The Diplomat

● C-130Js

Image Source: Diplomatic Times

● IL-76 MDs

Image Source: India Today

● AN-32s

Image Source: NDTV

● Chinooks

Image Source: The Times of India

● Apaches

Image Source : India Today

● Hawks

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