The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932. Its first ac flight came into being on 01 Apr 1933. It possessed a strength of six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (literally, air soldiers). The aircraft inventory comprised of four Westland Wapiti IIA army co-operation biplanes at Drigh Road as the
Indian Air Force Awards - Offers information about Indian Air Force gallantry & service awards such as param vir chakra, maha vir chakra, vir chakra, ashoka chakra, kirti chakra, shaurya chakra, vayusena medal, sarvottam yudh seva medal, uttam yudh seva medal and yudh seva medal.