2007 – INDIAN AIR FORCE PLATINUM JUBILEE (1932-2007)

2007 – INDIAN AIR FORCE PLATINUM JUBILEE (1932-2007)
Denomination	Rs 100,Rs 2
Description	First fighter aircraft “Wapiti” and the latest multi role combat SU-30 MK1 in centre Legend Platinum Jubilee of India Air Force
Issue Price (Face value)	Rs  1089 /-
Approx. Market Price	Rs 3500/-
Mint	Kolkatta
50 Rs	Quaternary Alloy , 35 grams, 44mm, 200 serrations
10 Rs	Stainless steel  , 5.62 grams, 27 mm

Indian air force

   ü  IAF is to secure Indian Airspace

   ü  Established on 8^th Oct 1932

   ü  IAF operations with Pakistan and China are   a) Vijay – the invasion of Goa b) Operation  Meghdoot  c) Operation Catcus d) Operation poomelai

   ü  President of India servers as Commander  in Chief

   ü  With 1.7 Lakh personnel , 1700 aircraft IAF is world’s largest after US Airforce ,Russia and China