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When was the Indian Air Force (IAF) officially established?
When was the Indian Air Force (IAF) officially established?
Which country is the Indian Air Force (IAF) a part of?
Which country is the Indian Air Force (IAF) a part of?
What was the name of the Indian Air Force (IAF) after India gained independence from the United Kingdom?
What was the name of the Indian Air Force (IAF) after India gained independence from the United Kingdom?
How many wars has the Indian Air Force (IAF) been involved in with neighbouring Pakistan?
How many wars has the Indian Air Force (IAF) been involved in with neighbouring Pakistan?
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Who holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
Who holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF)?
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Study Notes
Indian Air Force (IAF) Overview
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) was officially established on October 8, 1932.
- The IAF is a part of India.
Post-Independence Era
- After India gained independence from the United Kingdom, the Indian Air Force was renamed Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) in 1947.
- The prefix "Royal" was dropped in 1950, and the name was changed to Indian Air Force (IAF).
Conflicts with Pakistan
- The Indian Air Force has been involved in four wars with neighbouring Pakistan: Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Indo-Pakistani War of 1965, Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the Kargil War in 1999.
IAF Command Structure
- The President of India holds the rank of Supreme Commander of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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Test your knowledge about the history and missions of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in this quiz. From its establishment as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire to its role in securing Indian airspace, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the IAF's important contributions to aerial warfare.
