The Indian Air Force (IAF) 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 the British Empire which honoured India's aviation service during World War II with the prefix ...

The Indian Air Force (IAF), the aerial component of the Indian Armed Forces follows a certain hierarchy of rank designations and insignia derived from the erstwhile Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF). [1]

Oct 9, 2023 · Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief recently unveiled a new Ensign for the force. Only the IAF Crest will be incorporated into the new IAF Ensign. This crest prominently features the national symbol, the Ashoka Lion, at the top, with the words "Satyamev Jayate" in …

Nov 30, 1999 · The IAF adopted the RAF uniforms, badges, brevets and insignia when it was formed in 1932 and has followed the same pattern till date. There were subtle changes, for when India went republic, the Royal Crown Insignia was replaced with the Ashoka Symbol of Saranath.

Oct 7, 2023 · The IAF Crest has the national symbol, the Ashoka lion on the top with the words “सत्यमेव जयते” in Devanagari below it. Below the Ashoka lion is a Himalayan eagle with its wings spread, denoting the fighting qualities of the IAF.

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Oct 8, 2023 · Explore the history of the Indian Air Force ensign, from its origins to its transformation into a symbol of Indian identity.

Oct 10, 2023 · Going back in history, the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) Ensign comprised the Union Jack in the upper left canton and the RIAF roundel (red, white and blue) on the fly side.

Oct 9, 2023 · Indian Air Force (IAF) unveiled a new Ensign for the force, as it marked its 91 st anniversary. An Ensign is a national flag which is displayed on ships and aircraft, often with the special insignia of a branch or unit of the armed forces.

It’s after 72 years that the IAF has got a new ensign. The current ensign replaces the Royal Indian Air Force ensign that featured the Union Jack and the RIAF roundel (red, white and blue).