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- Published: October 8, 2020 10:59
New Delhi: On the occasion of 88th Air Force Day today (October 8), French Ambassador to India Emmanuel Lenain on Thursday extended best wishes IAF.
In a tweet, Lenain mentioned that from Ouragan/Toofani in the 1950s to Mirage2000 and now Rafale, France has always partnered with the IAF.
“Congratulations @IAF_MCC on 88th Air Force Day2020! From Ouragan/Toofani in the 1950s to Mirage2000 and now Rafale, France has always partnered with the Indian Air Force!” he tweeted.
Congratulations @IAF_MCC on 88th #AirForceDay2020!
From Ouragan/Toofani in the 1950s to Mirage2000 & now #Rafale, France has always partnered with the Indian Air Force! pic.twitter.com/44e3qRxQmn— Emmanuel Lenain (@FranceinIndia) October 8, 2020
Earlier this year, India received five of the 36 Rafale fighter jets from France, as part of a 2016 deal worth Rs 60,000 crores. It was the largest-ever defence deal signed by India.
#LIVE | Air Force Day Parade 2020 https://t.co/v6quCJtgdE
— Newsroom Post (@NewsroomPostCom) October 8, 2020
On the Air Force Day 2020, President Ram Nath Kovind, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have also extended their wishes.
Greetings on Indian Air Force day!
From safeguarding our skies to assisting in all odds, our brave Air Force personnel have served the nation with utmost courage and determination. Modi govt is doing everything possible to keep our mighty air warriors roaring loud in the skies. pic.twitter.com/ioUCngM38i
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 8, 2020
On the occasion of #AirForceDay Raksha Mantri greets the Air Warriors and their families.
RM says “The Nation is proud of its men and women in blue and salutes the prowess of the @IAF_MCC as it stands ready to face challenges and deter adversaries.” pic.twitter.com/9Xl4UYnhIN
— Rajnathsingh_in (@RajnathSingh_in) October 8, 2020
The IAF was established on October 8, 1932, in undivided India which was under colonial rule. It was given the prefix “Royal” by King George VI for its contribution during the Second World War. The prefix was later dropped in 1950 when India became a republic.