Founding of the Indian Air Force

Date: October 8, 1932 • Location: London, United Kingdom

The Indian Air Force was founded as an auxiliary air force of the British Royal Air Force.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of British India which honoured India's aviation service during World War II.