NEW DELHI: On Saturday, the Chief of Air Staff revealed the updated Indian Air Force (IAF) flag, signifying a momentous occasion in the history of the IAF and mirroring the evolving principles of the organisation.
The new IAF flag incorporates the Air Force Crest in the upper right corner, situated towards the end of the flag. This emblem showcases the national emblem, the Ashoka lion, along with the phrase โsatyamev jayateโ written in Devanagari script just below it.
Beneath the Ashoka lion, an eagle from the Himalayas with wings outstretched represents the IAFโs determined nature. Surrounding the eagle is a light blue ring bearing the inscription โIndian Air Forceโ in Devanagari. The IAFโs motto, โNav Sparsh Diptam,โ drawn from the Bhagavad Gita, can be translated as โRadiant Thou Touchest Heavenโ or โTouching the sky with glory.โ
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The IAF ensign has evolved over the years. Initially, it featured the Union Jack in the upper left canton and the RIAF roundel (Red, White, and Blue) on the fly side. However, following Indiaโs independence, the ensign underwent a transformation, with the Union Jack being replaced by the Indian tricolour and the RAF roundels substituted with the IAF tri-color roundel in the lower right canton.
The updated flag symbolises the IAFโs dedication to safeguarding the countryโs airspace and preserving its proud legacy, all while embracing contemporary advancements.
