Air Force Day: IAF showcases its lethal firepower

The IAF, the fourth most powerful air force in the world, will celebrate its 88th founding day on October 8. 

New Delhi: As part of the Air Force Day celebrations, the force released a special video highlighting its momentous 80-year journey.

Emphasising its focus on innovate, integrate and intimidate, the special video also features the newly inducted Rafale fighters 

The Rafale fighter aircraft would fly in 'Vijay' formation along with the Jaguars & then in the 'Transformer' formation with the Su-30 MKI & LCA Tejas fighter aircraft during the Air Force Day parade this year.

The 56 aircraft display at the Hindon air force station will include 19 fighters, 19 helicopters, 7 transport aircraft, 9 Surya Kiran, 2 Vintage aircraft and 11 static display aircraft.