IAF Celebrates 91st Air Force Day In Prayagraj, Air Chief Marshal Unveils New Ensign. See Pics

The IAF celebrated its 91st Air Force Day on Sunday at Bamrauli headquarters of Central Air Command in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj where the Air Chief Marshal unveiled the new ensign.

91st Air Force Day Indian Air Force Bamrauli Air Base Prayagraj

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari addressed air warriors on the occasion of 91st Air Force Day celebrated at Bamrauli Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj. Image Source: PTI

On the sidelines of the event, the Air Chief Marshal unveiled the new IAF ensign. The IAF crest features in the top right corner in the new ensign. Image Source: PTI

The new IAF ensign after being unveiled by the Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on the sidelines of the Annual Air Force Day Parade, in Prayagraj. Image Source: PTI

Air Force personnel at the parade during the 91st Air Force Day celebrations. Chaudhari stressed the need to “remain relevant” with changing geopolitical dynamics, and urged the force to reform and not turn into a relic. Image Source: PTI

Air Force personnel during the parade at Bamrauli headquarters of Central Air Command in Prayagraj. The Indian Air Force was officially estbalished on October 8, 1932 Image Source: PTI

Air Force personnel march past during the prade. The IAF was bestowed with prefix "Royal" in March 1945 and became the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF). Image Source: PTI

Air Force warriors show their skills during the 91st Air Force Day celebrations. In 1950, the IAF dropped its "Royal" prefix and amended the ensign as India became a Republic. Image Source: PTI