2007 - Platinum Jubilee of Indian Air Force | Commemorative Coin

The 2nd commemorative coin for the 2007 was released to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Indian Air Force.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) stands as the aerial arm of the Indian armed forces, tasked with safeguarding Indian airspace and conducting aerial warfare when necessary. Formally established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the Indian Empire, it earned the "Royal" prefix in 1945 for its commendable contributions during World War II. Post-independence in 1947, the Royal Indian Air Force continued its service under the Union of India, shedding the "Royal" prefix upon India's transition to a republic in 1950.

Since gaining independence, the IAF has played a pivotal role in four wars with neighboring Pakistan and one with the People's Republic of China. Noteworthy operations include Operation Vijay (the invasion of Goa), Operation Meghdoot, Operation Cactus, and Operation Poomalai. Beyond conflict, the IAF actively participates in United Nations peacekeeping missions.

The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the IAF, while the Chief of Air Staff, an Air Chief Marshal (ACM), holds the position of a four-star commander, overseeing the entire Air Force. The IAF maintains the practice of having only one serving ACM at any given time.

Currently boasting a strength of around 170,000 personnel and a fleet of 1,600+ aircraft, the Indian Air Force ranks as the world's fourth-largest air force, trailing behind the United States Air Force, Russian Air Force, and China's People's Liberation Army Air Force. In recent years, the IAF has embarked on an ambitious expansion and modernization initiative to replace its aging Soviet-era fighter jets, showcasing its commitment to staying technologically advanced and operationally formidable.

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