This article is about the air force of the British ruled India (1932–1947) and the air force of the Dominion of India (1947–1950). For the current air force of the Republic of India, see Indian Air Force. For the current air force of Pakistan, see Pakistan Air Force.
Royal Indian Air Force
Badge
Active
1932–1950
Country
India
British India
Dominion of India
Type
Air Force
Size
25,000 personnel by VJ Day (1945)[1]
Command
RAF India
Nickname(s)
RIAF
Motto(s)
"Per Ardua ad Astra"(Latin) (Through Adversity to the Stars)
Engagements
Notable operations
World War II
Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Commanders
Notable commanders
Sir John Miles Steel
Sir Cecil Bouchier
Sir Hugh Walmsley
Sir Thomas Elmhirst
Insignia
Roundel
Fin flash
Ensign
Military unit
The Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) was the aerial force of British India and later the Dominion of India. Along with the Indian Army, and Royal Indian Navy, it was one of the Armed Forces of British Indian Empire.
The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932. Its first flight came into being on 1 April 1933 with six RAF-trained officers and 19 Havai Sepoys (air soldiers). The aircraft inventory consisted of four Westland Wapiti IIA army co-operation biplanes at Drigh Road, Karachi as the "A" Flight nucleus of the planned No.1 (Army Co-operation) Squadron.
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