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The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be celebrating its 93rd anniversary on October 8.

A key highlight of this event will be Operation Sindoor, which marked India’s retaliation against Pakistan-based terrorist infrastructure following the Pahalgam attack of April 22.

The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October, 1932. In view of its professional efficiency and achievements during World War II, the force was bestowed with the prefix 'Royal' in March 1945. So, it became the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF).

In 1950, the IAF dropped its 'Royal' prefix and amended the ensign as India became a republic.

The RIAF Ensign comprised of the Union Jack

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