Indian Air Force
Indian Air Force Bharatiya Vayu Sena Founded 8 October 1932 Country India Size 127,000 personnel 1,370 aircraft Part of Ministry of Defence Indian Armed Forces Headquarters New Delhi, India Motto नभःस्पृशं दीप्तम् (Translation:"Touch the Sky with Glory") [1] Colors Navy blue, sky blue & white Anniversaries Air Force Day: 8 October [2] Engagements Notable Operations [show] Website indianairforce.nic.in Commanders Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne Insignia Air Force Ensign Roundel Fin flash Aircraft flown Attack Jaguar , MiG-27 , Harpy Fighter MiG-21 , Mirage 2000 , MiG-29 , Su-30MKI , HAL Tejas Helicopter Dhruv , Chetak , Cheetah , Mi-8 , Mi-17 , Mi-26 , Mi-25/35 , AgustaWestland AW101 Reconnaissance Searcher II , Heron Trainer HPT-32 Deepak , HJT-16 K...