Indian Air Force was established in 1932. It has its headquarters at Delhi. The chief officer is Air Chief and is supported by Air Chief Marshal, Air Force Assistant Marshal, Air Officer In-charge (Administration), Air Officer In-charge (Personnel) and Air Officer In-charge (Maintenance).India had only 10 squadrons at the time of Independence in 1947 which has now increased to 50 as if now.
There are seven Commandos which has 5 fighters and 2 supporters. Indian Air Force is the fifth largest air force in the world with 50 Sukhoi, 569 Mig, 106 Jaguar, 67 Mirage, 7 AVRO, 6 MA-365, 24 C FM Sado, 104 A N-32, 24 2-76 MD, 59 HS, 4 Boeing 723-200, 43 Darnier-228, 21 Kenbra, 130 HPT-32, 2 Leer Jet-27, 50 TS-11, 3 Gulfstream and 2 707-320 C.
DesignationsThe posts held in descending order are:1. Air Chief Marshal
2. Air Marshal
3. Air Vice Marshal
4. Air Commander
5. Group Captain
6. Wing Commander
7. Squadron Leader
8. Flight Lieutenant
9. Flying Officer
CommandsIndian Air Force is divided into five major commands and 2 supporting commands. These commands and their headquarters are:Name HeadquarterWestern Command New Delhi
Eastern Command Shilong
Central Command Allahabad
South West Command Jodhpur
Southern Command Tiruvanantpuram
Supporting CommandsTraining Command Bengaluru
Store Command Nagpur
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