The IAF’s Journey Cell is main and coordinating the rally, the ministry mentioned. (File)
New Delhi:
A 7,000 km-long automotive rally from Ladakh’s Thoise, one of many world’s highest altitude air drive stations, to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh will quickly be held to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, the defence ministry mentioned on Saturday.
Earlier than the formal flag-off of ‘Vayu Veer Vijeta’ rally from Thoise, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will give a heat send-off to the rally from the Nationwide Warfare Memorial right here on October 1.
The Indian Air Power (IAF) was established on October 8, 1932.
“The intention of the rally, organised by the IAF in coordination with the veterans of Uttarakhand Warfare Memorial, is to boost consciousness among the many folks in regards to the superb historical past of IAF; the deeds of valour of the air warriors in several wars and rescue operations; and appeal to the youth to serve the motherland,” the ministry mentioned in a press release.
The mega automotive rally from Thoise to Tawang is being organised to mark the 92nd anniversary of the IAF, it mentioned.
It will likely be flagged off from Thoise, one of many world’s highest altitude air drive stations, at 3,068 m above imply sea degree, on October 8.
The rally will culminate at Tawang on October 29.
Fifty-two air warriors, together with ladies, might be behind the wheels throughout this mega automotive rally, which can even witness the participation of former air drive chiefs in several legs.
The air warriors, en route, may have 16 halts and may have interactions with the scholars at numerous schools and universities.
The IAF’s Journey Cell is main and coordinating the rally, the ministry mentioned.
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