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Monday, October 7, 2002
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Saluting IAF on Air Force Day’s eve
Vinod Kumar

THE Indian Air Force (IAF) was ‘born’ on October 8, 1932. The IAF has taken part in many operations and has risen to the occasion for the defence of the nation. Today, IAF boasts of a large fleet of modern airplanes and commands respect even from the enemies. We are providing you a list of Websites on the eve of the Air Force Day.

http://indianairforce.nic.in

This is the official Indian Air Force home page. This Website has complete information about the IAF. On this site, the history of Indian Air Force is given. In the strength section the complete list of aircraft on the IAF inventory is given. The patterns of uniforms for different occasions in Air Force are also given. The major operations section consists of complete information about the operations in which IAF has participated. A comprehensive list of IAF pilots who have been awarded gallantry awards by the government is given on this site. In the training courses section, the list of training courses offered by the IAF is available. Other than this, the site contains information about Aid to Civil Authorities, Welfare Activities, Career Prospects, Commands of IAF, AF Squadrons, Operation Safed Sagar, AF Museum, AF Record Office, AF Units, AF Adventure.

www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF

This site has ample information on Indian Air Force. The site is divided into different sections. The History section contains information regarding the role of IAF in various wars, Squadron and Aircraft’s history. In Men of the IAF section details of the legends behind the formation of the IAF is given. Details of Gallantry awardees, Air chief and pilots who sacrificed their lives for the sake of the country are also given in this section. In IAF Today section details of the Indian Air Force and its ranks, ORBAT, equipments and administrative structure is given. The database on IAF aircraft including images, serial number and models is also available. The latest aviation news and events related to the Indian Air Force is also given on this site. You can sign the guest book and give your suggestions.