Air Force Day is celebrated on 08 Oct every year to mark the formation of IAF. Towards this, celebrations were organized by Headquarters, Maritime Air Operations HQMAO at United Services Club, Mumbai on the evening of 07 Oct to honour the courage and valour of all Air warriors, past and present. The Honorable Governor of Maharashtra, Shri Ramesh Bais was welcomed as Chief Guest by Air Vice Marshal Rajat Mohan, the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of HQ MAO. Other prominent guests included VAdm Dinesh K Tripathi FOCINC WNC, various senior military and civilian dignitaries and Veteran Officers in Mumbai. In his speech, AOC emphasized that IAF as first responder not only guards the skies but also provides quick and efficient response to natural disasters. Modernization of assets with focus on substantial indigenisation Atmanirbharta and induction of Agniveervayus being a priority. He thanked all the agencies for taking care of IAF families while air warriors were away fulfilling their primary duty. On behalf of all air warriors and their families, he also paid respects to a highly decorated veteran- Wg Cdr Jagmohan Nath, MVC and Bar, who passed away earlier this year in Mumbai. In addition, he also acknowledged the service rendered by IAF veterans, who have shaped IAF to its present being.
