In Imphal, the 94th Air Force Day celebration was held on Thursday at MPP Hall, NCC Imphal, organized by the 1 Manipur Air Squadron NCC. The event, themed “Infallible, Impervious and Precise”, featured speeches from local leaders. MLA Khumukcham Joykisan Singh urged students to look to the armed forces as a path that offers discipline, honour, adventure and self‑less service to the nation.
The day, observed nationwide on October 8, marks the establishment of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 8 October 1932. Singh highlighted the IAF’s evolution into a technologically advanced force and its proven capabilities in major conflicts, including the wars of 1947, 1965, 1971 and the Kargil War of 1999. He also noted the IAF’s role as a first responder in floods, earthquakes and in evacuating Indian citizens from conflict zones, and praised its humanitarian relief missions under the motto “Touch the Sky with Glory”.
Wing Commander Mutum Sandip Singh, commanding officer of the squadron, spoke on the occasion, recalling the duty of Air Force Day to honour those who served. He acknowledged the contributions of veterans and their families, and stressed that the IAF continues to adopt modern technology, innovation and advanced operational capabilities while upholding core values of integrity, service and excellence.
The programme included a video montage tracing the IAF’s journey and cultural performances featuring songs and dances. Attendees included Brigadier Vikrant Kulkarni, Group Commander of NCC Group Headquarters Imphal; Group Captain Binoy Chongtham (Retd.); Nancy Sharma, CTO of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Khumbong; as well as air veterans, officers, staff members and cadets.
