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.

Oct 8, 2023 · The new IAF flag features the Air Force Crest positioned in the upper right corner towards the end of the flag. This emblem prominently displays the national emblem, the Ashoka lion, accompanied by the phrase “satyamev jayate” inscribed in Devanagari script just below it.

Equivalent ranks and insignia of Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces follow the UK / Commonwealth ranking system, and their general and flag officers use rank flags. A horizontal tricolour of red, navy blue and sky blue with the tri-service emblem at the centre. A red field with the flag of India in the canton, and the tri-service emblem.

Jul 20, 2024 · The Marshal of the Indian Air Force flag has a medium (Air Force) blue field with the Air Force arms embroidered in the center in yellow and other colored silk threads, and in a vertical line on the fly edge of the flag are embroidered in yellow …

Oct 8, 2023 · NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday unveiled their new flag, aiming to better align with the values of its air warriors during the annual day parade and flypast at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh.

Oct 9, 2023 · The IAF Crest has the national symbol, the Ashoka lion on the top with the words “सत्यमेव जयते” in Devanagari below it. Below the Ashoka lion is a Himalayan eagle with its wings spread, denoting the fighting qualities of the IAF.

Feb 7, 2025 · On the 91st Air Force Foundation Day Parade in Prayagraj, the IAF unveils a new flag that features the Ashoka Lion, IAF crest, Himalayan Garuda, & IAF motto.

Oct 8, 2023 · These early ensigns resembled Navy flags, featuring a white flag with the jack in the canton, but with the center of the fly marked by the aeronautic emblem in red. In 1918, the Royal Air Force introduced a flag that took inspiration from the Navy ensign, featuring a light blue field.

Oct 8, 2023 · On the occasion of the 91st anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), its aircraft displayed a spectacular air show in the confluence area of Ganga and Yamuna here on Sunday. On this occasion, Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal …

Oct 12, 2015 · The IAF flag, adopted in 1951, is blue in colour, containing the National Flag in the first quadrant and a roundel of the colours of the National Flag. Its crest is considered to be of great historical and sentimental value and is approved by the President of India.