IAF started with 4 aircraft, now possesses over 1000
In 1933, a year after its inception, the Indian Air Force started with a fleet of four aircraft, which were managed by six officers and 19 air soldiers. IAF, which celebrated its 85th anniversary on Sunday, has expanded its fleet of aircraft to over 1000, with nearly 80 aircraft types to its name, making it the world's fourth-largest air force.