Hyderabad|India|October'2011: To commemorate 79th Anniversary of Indian Air Force, a get together was organised by the College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad, which offered an opportunity to retired Air Warriors to share their glorious past with the present serving officers. Air Vice Marshal DP Upot, Commandant of College of Air Warfare welcomed all the distinguished guests. College of Air Warfare, a premier Institution provides training to officers of the all the three Defence service and friendly foreign countries. IAF has always come out with flying colours and lives up to its motto ‘Touching the Sky with Glory’.



Indian Air Force, one of the most modern and sophisticated forces and fourth largest Air Force in the world have come into existence on 8th Oct 1932 and traversed through eventful and glorious 79 years which earned its place as one of the most professional and competent force. The IAF had played pivotal roles during Indo-Chinese War in 1961, Indo-Pak Wars in 1965 and 1971 and Kargil Conflict in 1999. The hallmark of this professionalism has also been the invaluable aid given in peace time by providing relief and succor during natural calamities faced by the country. The IAF has also extended assistance to the Para-military forces in anti-terrorist operations. The IAF fleet has carved a niche by undertaking invaluable air support services on numerous occasions including providing relief to neighboring states.