¨ On
9 November, the Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force organised the
first-ever full-scale air show in Guwahati.
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The event has been conducted to mark the
93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
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More than 75 aircraft and helicopters have
been displayed in over 25 aerial formations.
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The show has taken place at Lachit Ghat
above the Brahmaputra River.
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The theme for this year’s celebration is
"Infallible, Impervious and Precise", reflecting capability and
precision.
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Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya,
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh
attended the event.
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The air show, organised for the first time
in the Northeast region, enthralled the spectators on the banks of the mighty
Brahmaputra river.
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Aircraft including Rafale, Sukhoi, Apache,
mig, IL-78 refueller, Mirage, Jaguar, C-17, C-130 Hercules, AN-32, and the
Surya Kiran team took part.
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These aircraft were operated from seven
air bases, including Guwahati, Tezpur, Jorhat, Chabua, Hasimara, Bagdogra, and
Panagarh.
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A tribute was paid to Assam’s singer
Zubeen Garg with the playing of his song “Mayabini Ratir Bukut”.
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its
93rd anniversary with a ceremonial parade at Air Force Station Hindon on
October 8, 2025.
¨ The
traditional flypast and air display were scheduled to take place in Guwahati on
November 9.
Indian Air Force
¨ It
was established on 8 October 1932 and hence, Air Force Day is celebrated every
year on 8 October.
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The President of India is the Supreme
Commander of the Indian Air Force.
¨ The
Chief of Air Staff is Amar Preet Singh. The First Chief of the Air Staff is Sir
Thomas Walker Elmhirst.
