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Sachin Celebrates 82nd Foundation Day
By: Tupaki Desk | 8 Oct 2014 8:12 AM GMTRetired cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar today attended 82nd Air Force Day at Ghaziabad situated Hindon Air Force Station. Sachin Tendulkar is the first sportsperson who has been conferred honorary rank of Group Captain.
He was honored honorary title of honorary group captain by Indian Air Force in 2010. In this event Sachin participated in IAF official dress code. The IAF also displayed various aircrafts as a part of the celebration to mark the Air Force Day Parade cum Investiture Ceremony.Air Force Day was officially announced by British raj on October 8, 1932. Currently IAF having more than 1.7 lakh officers along with 1400 fleets.IAF has the responsibility of safeguarding Indian Territory from all risks and provide help during natural calamities in affected areas.
Recently IAF announced its coastal security plans along various state coastal areas. In this its claimed that it will give priority to Andhra Pradesh and Kerala coastal areas.