Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

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Last Flight of the MiG-23 BN

The MiG-23 BN of Indian Air Force retired today on 06 Mar 09, after 28 years of glorious service to the Nation. A befitting farewell in the form of a ‘phasing out ceremony’ was held at its last home, No. 221 Squadron at Air Force Station Halwara. The cere

Last of the Valiants - Wg Cdr Joshi and Sqn Ldr Sahu

Wing Commander Y Joshi (Left) and Sqn Ldr T R Sahu (Right) carried out the last official flights of the MiG-23 BN during the phasing out ceremony

MARS formation

Two Sukhoi MKi aircrafts are being refueled in mid air during the 60th Republic Day Parade-2009, in New Delhi on January 26, 2009.

Mi-17s over Rajpath

The Helicopters carrying the flags of three services during the 60th Republic Day Parade-2009, in New Delhi on January 26, 2009.

Mig-23BN Retirement Ceremony Trophy to CAS

A trophy handed over to the CAS for display in the IAF Museum commemorates the end of the MiG-23BNs service in the IAF on 6th March 2009

Presidential Standards to TACDE and No.47 Squadron

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil addressing the Air Warriors after presenting the standards to 47 Sqn. AF and TACDE on the occasion of Standard presentation ceremony to IAF, at Gwalior on November 10, 2009.

Presidential Standards to TACDE and No.47 Squadron

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil presenting the award of standard to TACDE AF on the occasion of Standard presentation ceremony to IAF, at Gwalior on November 10, 2009.

Presidential Standards to TACDE and No.47 Squadron - Brochure

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil releasing the brochure on the occasion of Standard presentation ceremony to IAF, at Gwalior on November 10, 2009.

Presidential Standards to TACDE and No.47 Squadron - First Day Cover

The President, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil releasing the first day cover on the occasion of Standard presentation ceremony to IAF, at Gwalior on November 10, 2009.

Relief supplies to Sri Lanka

The Indian Air Force IL-76 aircraft took off for Colombo with a medical team carrying about 30 tonnes of medicines for the benefit of the devastated civilian Tamil population in the war ravaged northern Sri Lanka from New Delhi on May 22, 2009.

Sarangs

The Sarang team during the practice for the inaugural show of the Aero India 2009 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka in Bengaluru on February 08, 2009.

Send Off to Air Chief Marshal F H Major

The outgoing Air Chief Marshal FH Major being given a ceremonial farewell at the IAF Headquarters, in New Delhi on May 31, 2009.

Solar Eclipse

A diamond ring forms during the total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. Photo taken from an Indian Air Force AN-32 at the height of 25,000 ft.

Solar Eclipse

A diamond ring forms during the total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009. Photo taken from an Indian Air Force AN-32 at the height of 25,000 ft.

Sukhoi-30 at Aero India

The IAF SU 30 displaying at Aero India 2009 at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, in Bengaluru on February 09, 2009.

Sukhoi-30 Trishul Formation

The breathtaking ‘Trishul’ formation comprising three SU 30 MKIs, during the fly past at the 60th Republic Day Parade-2009, in New Delhi on January 26, 2009.