Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in Chandigarh.
The minister said it is a testament to the courage and dedication of all those who served in the force and a reminder of their invaluable contributions in protecting the nation.
This heritage center is spread over an area of 17 thousand square feet.
It depicts the decisive memories of the wars of 1965 and 1971 and the Kargil War and Balakot Air Strike through wall paintings and patterns.
This museum displays aircraft models, aero engines and weapons, including the twin-barreled Gryazev-Shipunov gun.