L-G Sinha flags off IAF car rally from Thoise

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off the ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally, organised by the Indian Air Force, in coordination with the veterans of the Uttarakhand War Memorial.

Over 50 air warriors, who are undertaking an expedition from Thoise in Ladakh to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, covering a total of 7,000 kms, will raise awareness among the people about the glorious history of IAF and inspire the youth to join the armed forces, a spokesperson said.

The formal flag-off took place from Thoise, which is one of the world’s highest altitude air force stations at 3,068m above mean sea level.

The spokesperson said interacting with the Air Warriors at Raj Bhawan, the Lt Governor extended his felicitations and conveyed best wishes to all participants of the car rally. “The Indian Air Force has the proud legacy of valour, courage and sacrifice. Serving the nation and its people in difficult circumstances is in the DNA of the Indian Air Force,” the L-G said.

The Lt Governor also lauded the significant role played by the IAF in times of war, rescue operations and natural calamities. En route air warriors will address local youths in various universities and colleges and inspire them to join the armed forces, the spokesperson said.

“The nation is grateful to the armed forces for ensuring a more secure and peaceful environment to enable India’s speedy march towards all-round progress and prosperity,” the Lt Governor said. He further highlighted that in the last 10 years, infrastructure and connectivity of border areas has been strengthened under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

To mark the 92nd anniversary of the Indian Air Force, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh gave a warm send-off to ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ car rally from National War Memorial, New Delhi, the spokesperson said, adding that the Adventure Cell of IAF is leading and coordinating the rally.

Air Officer Commanding, Srinagar, Air Commodore Prabhat Malik and other senior officers were present on the occasion.