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In pics: Rafale, Tejas and other war machines display their might at Indian Air Force Day parade

The Indian air Force was established on October 8, 1932, when India was under the British rule. It is celebrating its 88th foundation day today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Kovind and Union Ministers Rajnath Singh and Amit Shah extended greetings to the Indian Air Force on the ocassion.

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Updated:Oct 08, 2020, 02:21 PM IST

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88th Indian Air Force Day parade

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria inspects the 88th Indian Air Force Day parade at Hindon airbase.

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IAF personnel march past during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. (PTI)

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IAF's Sarang Helicopter Display team showcase aerial maneuvers during Air Force Day Parade 2020 at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. (IANS)

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Visitors watch as IAF's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas lands after a fly pst during the 88th Air Force Day parade at Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad. (PTI)

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IAF Day parade

The Rafale is a 4.5 generation, twin-engine omnirole, air supremacy, interdiction, aerial reconnaissance, ground support, in-depth strike, anti-ship and nuclear deterrence fighter aircraft, equipped with a wide range of weapons.

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Dress rehersal for the Indian Air Force Day parade to held at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad) near Delhi.

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Indian Air Force Day parade

Dress rehersal for the Indian Air Force Day parade to held at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad) near Delhi.