The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated 78 years of its existence with an elaborate parade and aerobatics display at the air base in Hindon on Friday. On display were MIG-21s, MIG-29s, Jaguars, Mirage 2000s, and Sukhoi-30 MkIs and helicopters. The celebration was marked by aerobatics by the Sarang Advanced Light Helicopter team followed by synchronized low level maneuvering by the Surya Kiran Aerobatics Team. The air show was coordinated with precision from five different bases like Ambala, Halwara and Adampur of the New Delhi-based Western Air Command. The IAF was founded on Oct 8, 1932 as a tactical force.