<h5>When was the new ensign released?</h5><p>Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Chief of Air Staff, released a new ensign on 8th October 2023, the occasion of IAF’s 91st anniversary.</p><p>Before independence, the Royal Indian Air Force (RIAF) ensign included the Union Jack in the top left canton and the RIAF roundel (red, white, and blue) on the fly side.</p><p>After the country gained independence, the Indian Air Force ensign was formed by replacing the Union Jack with the Indian tricolour. The Royal Air Force (RAF) roundel was replaced with the IAF tricolour roundel.</p><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/indian-air-force-reveals-new-ensign%2FAir_Force_Ensign_of_India_(1945%E2%80%931947).svg.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=a082d0c0-58d8-4530-ad62-bc4ed7e55dbd&amp;_gl=1*lxatw9*_ga*MTIzNjQ0ODg2NS4xNjgzNzk5MjMy*_ga_CW55HF8NVT*MTY5NjkzNDM0NS4yMzEuMS4xNjk2OTM1ODg0LjQyLjAuMA.."><figcaption>The Royal Indian Air Force ensign before independence. Photo by Wikimedia Commons / CC BY-SA 4.0</figcaption></figure><h5>Why was the new ensign created?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/indian-air-force-reveals-new-ensign%2FIAF%202.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=a143005b-51dc-4351-b99b-5202e2d50cac&amp;_gl=1*dimb1o*_ga*MTIzNjQ0ODg2NS4xNjgzNzk5MjMy*_ga_CW55HF8NVT*MTY5NjkzNDM0NS4yMzEuMS4xNjk2OTM1NzYwLjMwLjAuMA.."><figcaption>The new Indian Air Force ensign. Photo by Indian Air Force.</figcaption></figure><p>The newly released lAF ensign was created to reflect the Indian Air Force's values better. The Air Force Crest is now placed towards the fly side in the upper right corner of the ensign. The IAF Crest features the national symbol, the Ashoka lion, with the words "Satyameva Jayate" in Devanagari beneath it.</p><p>The IAF's fighting abilities are symbolised by a Himalayan eagle with its wings extended beneath the Ashoka lion. The eagle is encircled by a light blue ring bearing the words “Bharatiya Vayu Sena.” The IAF motto "नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्" is engraved in Devanagari beneath the Himalayan eagle. This means "Touching the Sky with Glory."</p><h5>What was special about this year’s Air Force Day celebration?</h5><figure class="image"><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/indian-air-force-reveals-new-ensign%2FIAF%203.jpg?alt=media&amp;token=d7368c98-3fa8-4cbd-a64a-c53719812201&amp;_gl=1*lhdqpo*_ga*MTIzNjQ0ODg2NS4xNjgzNzk5MjMy*_ga_CW55HF8NVT*MTY5NjkzNDM0NS4yMzEuMS4xNjk2OTM2MDgzLjUwLjAuMA.."><figcaption>Some glimpses of the Air Force Day celebrations. Photo by All India Radio News.</figcaption></figure><p>The British Empire founded the IAF on 8th October 1932. That’s why this day is celebrated as Air Force Day. On this day, a parade is held every year to honour the founding of the IAF.</p><p>This was the first Air Force Day parade led by a female officer, Group Captain Shaliza Dhami. She is also the IAF's first female officer to command a combat unit. For the first time, the parade included an all-women contingent comprising recruits from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.newsahoot.com/articles/first-batch-of-agniveers-graduates">Agniveer</a> Vayu ladies. The parade also included IAF Garud Commandos for the first time.</p><p>The Garuds have recently completed 20 years of service to the country. Skydivers also performed spectacular stunts, which excited the audience. The parade was witnessed by around 2500 people, including 400 schoolchildren. An air display (which included various fighter and transport aircraft) was also held, which amazed the audience.</p>

The ensign was unveiled by Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari.

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