General Events of 26-January-1950 -India became a Republic within the British Commonwealth and the Indian Air Force dropped its "Royal" prefix. At this timeGovernment of India accepted the National Emblem. It consisted of Head of Lion which is taken from Ashok piller situated near Sarnath.

25 Apr, 2024

List of General Events on 26-January-1950

26- January-1950	India became a Republic within the British Commonwealth and the Indian Air Force dropped its "Royal" prefix. At this time, it possessed six fighter squadrons of Spitfires, Vampires and Tempests, operating from Kanpur, Poona, Ambala and Palam, one B-24 bomber squadron, one C-47 Dakota transport squadron, one AOP flight, a communications squadron at Palam and a growing training organisation.
26- January-1950	Government of India accepted the National Emblem. It consisted of Head of Lion which is taken from Ashok piller situated near Sarnath.