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Royal Indian Air Force
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| Military Man Power | |
|---|---|
| Total armed forces | 2,414,700 (Ranked 3rd) |
| Active troops | 1,414,000 (Ranked 3rd) |
| Total troops | 3,773,300 (Ranked 6th) |
| Paramilitary forces | 1,089,700 |
| Components | |
| Indian Army |  |
| Indian Air Force |  |
| Indian Navy |  |
| Indian Coast Guard |  |
| Indian Paramilitary Forces | |
| Strategic Nuclear Command | |
| History | |
| Military history of India | |
| Ranks | |
| Air Force ranks and insignia of India | |
| Army ranks and insignia of India | |
| Naval ranks and insignia of India | |
The Royal Indian Air Force was the title of the air force of India between 1945 and 1950. The force was established as the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1932 with the passing of the Indian Air Force Act.
The prefix "Royal" was conferred by King George VI in 1945 in recognition of the services of the IAF during World War II. In 1950, When India became a republic, the prefix was dropped and the title reverted to Indian Air Force.
- For further information see: Indian Air Force