Early Times Report
Jammu, Oct 14 : The Air Force Station Jammu organized a Cultural and Musical Night on Saturday as part of the week-long celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Air Force Day, when the valiant Indian air Force came into being. Founded on the 8th of Oct 1932, the Indian Air Force is today recognized world-wide, as a highly professional, avante grade technology-intensive force with highly skilled human resource base, distinguished by its commitment to excellence in all spheres, that makes a lethal man-machine combination.
During the past eight decades of its existence, the IAF has woven a rich saga of courage and valour, replete with numerous acts of truly inspiring heroic deeds, by its skilled pilots in active combat situations. The function was inaugurated by Air Commodore P E Patange YSM, VM the Air Officer Commanding, Air Force Station Jammu and Mrs. Mamta Patange, President, Air Force Wives Welfare Association (Local) by lighting the traditional lamp. The variety entertainment programme unfolded thereafter, weaving a rich cultural trapestry reflecting the spirit of patriotism, through the inspirational music that evoked nostalgia, and kept the audience glued, to their seats.
The Function was organized under the guidance of Chief Administrative Officer of the station, Group Captain S Pati, and Wg Cdr VVJ Rao, the Chief Organiser. The various items performed by the personnel and families of the Air Force Station, Jammu and the children of the Air Force School Jammu, was witnessed and enjoyed by an overwhelming crowd of more than 1300 personnel and families, of the Air Warriors and civilian staff.
At the end of the function, Mrs. Mamta Patange gave away the prizes to participants. Air Commodore P E Patange YSM VM, in his concluding address, appreciated the performers, encouraging the world's best Air Warriors for soft skills of art and humanity distinctly visible in the function. |
