Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) (ISO: Bhāratīya Vāyu Senā) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of British India which honoured India's aviation service during World War II.
Basic Information
- Category: Large Enterprise
- Founded: 1932
- Headquarters: New Delhi
- Website: http://indianairforce.nic.in/
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1932 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Employees: 139,576 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Website: http://indianairforce.nic.in/ (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Headquarters: New Delhi (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Country: India (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Indian Air Force — Wikipedia (reference)
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) (ISO: Bhāratīya Vāyu Senā) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of British India which honoured India's aviation service during World War II.
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