Since its formation on 8th October, 1932, the Indian Air Force has come a long way from its modest beginning to become a premier Air Force in the region with a formidable bulwark in national defence. The Indian Air Force is the fourth largest air force in the world.
The Chief of Air Staff at Air Headquarters in New Delhi is assisted by the Vice-Chief of Air Staff responsible for operations. The former holds the rank of Air Chief Marshal.
The Indian Air Force has five operational and two functional commands. The operational commands are the Western Air Command, the South ....
