Central Air Command (India)
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The Central Air Command is one of the five operational commands of the Indian Air Force. It is currently headquartered in Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. It was formed on 19 March 1962, at Rani Kuthee, Calcutta.
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Central Air Command, Indian Air Force | |
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Founded | 19 March 1962 |
Country | India |
Branch | Indian Air Force |
Type | Operational Air Command |
Role | Air Defence, OCA, Offensive Ground Support, Airlift. |
Headquarters | Prayagraj |
Motto(s) | Damniyah Atmashatravah |
Engagements | 1962 Sino-Indian War, East Pakistan Operations 1971, Operation Meghdoot, Orissa Super-Cyclone Relief, 1999 |
Commanders | |
Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief | Air Marshal Ravi Gopal Krishana Kapoor, AVSM, VM |
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