Indian Air Force

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 Western ....