WATCH: Preparations underway for Air Force Day celebration at Chandigarh's Sukhna Lake

Notably, for the first time, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to shift its annual parade and flypast out of Delhi and host in Chandigarh following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea that the rest of the country should get a feel and access to government functions. The venues will change every year, according to reports.

TN National Desk

Updated Oct 3, 2022, 20:36 IST

This year IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has decided to hold the Air Force Day function in Chandigarh. (Screenshot: Twitter/@ANI)

Chandigarh: Preparations were underway on Monday to hold Air Force Day functions at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh.

Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8, every year. The IAF was raised on this day in 1932.

From 2006, Air Force Day on October 8 was celebrated at the Hindan Air Base, which is in the adjoining district of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh. Before that, the Air Force Day celebration used to be held at Palam Air Base.

However, this year IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has decided to hold the Air Force Day function in Chandigarh. The venues will change every year, according to reports.

Last year, PM Modi extended greetings on Air Force Day, saying the IAF is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. “Greetings to our air warriors and their families on Air Force Day. The Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism. They have distinguished themselves in defending the country and through their humanitarian spirit in times of challenges,” the prime minister said.

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