Indian Air Force turns 85; here are 10 stunning images of its spectacular aircraft

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The Indian Air Force marked its 85th Anniversary on Sunday, October 8 and celebrated it at the Air Force Station Hindon in Ghaziabad. Established in 1932, the first flight of the Indian Air Force came into being in 1933. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish the Indian Air Force on the occasion. “On Air Force Day, best wishes to our courageous air warriors & their families. Their determination & prowess ensure that our skies are safe”. President Ram Nath Kovind also appreciated the brave airmen of Indian Air Force through his Tweet. He wrote, "On Air Force Day, I salute the valour, commitment & dedication of our brave air warriors. They safeguard our skies." Today, the Indian Air Force is amongst the five largest air forces in the world. Have a look at these amazing aircraft:

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Indian Air Force Sarang helicopters perform a display on Air Force Day in Hindon on Sunday. (Source: AP)

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Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Aerobatic team displaying manoeuvres during the 85th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

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Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster III (C) and SU-30, planes during the 85th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

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Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatics demonstration team performs a manoeuvre as they fly over C-17 Globemaster III during the 85th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

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This aircraft, Tiger Moth, was used by the Indian Air Force during the year 1939-1957. (Source: Website)

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This aircraft, IAF Wapiti II, is seen flying over New Delhi during the 1930s, at the time of World War II. (Source: Website)

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This helicopter of the IAF was used during their operation, Vayu Shakti, in 2010. (Source: Website)

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Soldiers stand guard as an Indian Air Force's Sukhoi-30 plane is seen in the backdrop during the 85th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base. (Source: PTI)

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Pilot of a vintage plane of the IAF waves from the cockpit during 85th Air Force Day parade at Hindon Air Force base in Ghaziabad on Sunday. (Source: PTI)

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An IAF aircraft seen during this throwback Bangladesh Evacuation 1971 archive photo. (Source: Website)