Question 1

What is the official motto of the Indian Air Force?

Accepted Answer

Touch the Sky with Glory. The motto of the Indian Air Force is 'Touch the Sky with Glory' (Nabha Sparsham Deeptam). This phrase is taken from the Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 11, Verse 24). It was adopted as the IAF motto to inspire its personnel towards excellence in service.

Question 2

When is Indian Air Force Day celebrated every year?

Accepted Answer

October 8. Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year. This date marks the official establishment of the Indian Air Force on October 8, 1932. The day is celebrated with airshows and parades, traditionally at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad.

Question 3

In which year was the Indian Air Force officially established?

Accepted Answer

1932. The Indian Air Force was officially established on October 8, 1932. It was initially called the Royal Indian Air Force during British rule. After India's independence in 1947, the prefix 'Royal' was retained until India became a Republic in 1950, after which it became the Indian Air Force.

Question 4

What is the highest five-star rank that has ever been bestowed in the Indian Air Force?

Accepted Answer

Marshal of the Air Force. Marshal of the Air Force is the highest five-star rank in the Indian Air Force, equivalent to Field Marshal in the Army. Air Chief Marshal is the highest active operational rank. The rank of Marshal of the Air Force has been awarded only to Marshal Arjan Singh, making it an extremely rare honour.

Question 5

Which indigenous fighter aircraft was developed by HAL for the Indian Air Force?

Accepted Answer

Tejas. Tejas is an indigenous light combat aircraft developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force. It was designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Light Combat Aircraft program. Tejas became operational with No. 45 Squadron 'Flying Daggers' of the IAF.

Air Force & Aircraft — Set 1