Sukhoi Su-30 MKI aircraft performs during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

The Indian Air Force paratroopers perform during the 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Indian Air Force’s CH 47 Chinook helicopters display their load carrying skills during the 88th Indian Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

IAF helicopters ‘Sarang’ perform during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

IAF helicopters ‘Sarang’ perform during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran aerobatics display team performs during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran aerobatics display team performs during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Newly-inducted Rafale jet flies past during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Newly-inducted Rafale jet flies past during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria delivers a speech during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad on Thursday. Tribune photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria inspecting the guard of honour during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui

IAF personnel march during the 88th Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon airbase, Ghaziabad, on Thursday. Tribune Photo: Manas Ranjan Bhui