IAF air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, ahead of 92nd anniversary
On 6 October 2024, at Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force held an air show for its 92nd anniversary with Chief Minister MK Stalin as chief guest.
Summary
On 6 October 2024, at Marina Beach in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the Indian Air Force held an air show marking its 92nd anniversary, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin as chief guest and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh present. The theme was 'Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar' (Potent, Powerful, Self-reliant). Highlights included a flypast of indigenous platforms - Tejas, ALH, LCH Prachand and HTT-40 - and a finale by the Suryakiran and Sarang aerobatic teams. The audience was estimated to be likely to cross 15 lakh.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 6 Oct 2024, Marina Beach, Chennai
- Occasion
- IAF 92nd anniversary
- Chief guest
- CM MK Stalin
- Theme
- Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar
- Flypast
- Tejas, ALH, LCH Prachand, HTT-40
- Aerobatic teams
- Suryakiran, Sarang
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Where was the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary air show held on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: B — Marina Beach, Chennai
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the IAF air show was held at Marina Beach, Chennai, ahead of its 92nd anniversary.
What was the theme of the IAF's 92nd anniversary celebrations in 2024?
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Correct answer: D — Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the theme for this year was Sashakt, Saksham, Atmanirbhar (Potent, Powerful, Self-reliant); 'Touch the Sky with Glory' is the IAF motto.
Who was the chief guest at the IAF air show at Marina Beach, Chennai, on 6 October 2024?
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Correct answer: A — MK Stalin
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Chief Guest for the event was Shri MK Stalin, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.