Indian Air Force Day: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari Unveils New IAF Ensign | Watch

On Air Force Day 2023, during the Annual Parade in Prayagraj, Air Force Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has unveiled the Indian Air Force New Ensign. Watch the video of unveiling..

New Delhi: October 8 is celebrated as Air Force Day each year and this year too, celebrations are being held in terms of an Annual Parade at Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. During the Air Force Day 2023 Annual Celebrations, Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has unveiled the new Indian Air Force Ensign. The new IAF Ensign better aligns with the values of the air warriors and along with this unveiling, flypast was also performed at the annual celebrations in Prayagraj. The video of the unveiling of the IAF Ensign has been uploaded on the internet; the ensign features the IAF Crest in the upper right corner of the flag, near the side.

Air Chief Marshal Unveils New IAF Ensign

During the unveiling, VR Chaudhari said, “We need to understand the nuances of the evolving airpower setting the pace to preserve peace, if and when necessary to fight and win wars. Innovation must become a part of our DNA, enabling us to easily adapt to emerging threats and challenges.”

Defence PRO, Group Captain Samir Gangakhedkar said, “A new lAF ensign has now been created to better reflect the values of the Indian Air Force. This reaffirmation will now be reflected by the inclusion of the Air Force Crest in the top right corner of the Ensign, towards the fly side.”

About The Indian Air Force Ensign

The national flag is displayed in the previous IAF Ensign’s first quadrant, that is blue in colour. The national flag’s colours are in the roundel’s centre; the adoption of this ensign was seen in 1951. Previously, the Union Jack and RIAF Roundel were on the fly side of the RIAF Ensign; the Union Jack and FAR Roundels are in the lower right canton were exchanged with the Indian Tricolour and IAF Roundel, respectively.