the Air Force Day was started celebrating to increase the awareness about the importance of Indian Air Force in any organization of the national security by both, the officials and the public.
The Air force parade marks the beginning of the celebration on October 8th. All the Air Force Stations conduct their respective parades at their air bases.
Moreover, there is a meticulously conducted hollow square parade in which the Commander in Chief administers the oath of allegiance to all the air warriors as well as the civilian personnel for dedicating their lives to the larger and much greater cause of the nation.
The wreath laying and the oath taking ceremony are usually the highlights of the celebrations. These celebrations are conducted in full military traditions. At the wreath laying ceremony, a tribute is paid to all the brave hearts of the Indian Air Force who have laid down their lives in the service of the nation.
On the occasion, each individual’s contribution is praised. They are praised for accomplishing successful missions and enabling the Central Air Command to demonstrate a high degree of operational preparedness. Various awards and medals of Honor are presented to the air warriors in keeping with their achievements of the previous year.
The teams perform different feats in the air creating different formations. In the evening, a “Social Evening” is organized which is graced by the senior dignitaries from the civil administration and armed forces and also by veteran Air Force officers.