Every year, 30th January is celebrated as The Martyrs’ day and the whole country observes the death anniversary of the father of our nation, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and the sacrifices made by those unsung heroes who fought for the pride of the nation.
It becomes important to dedicate a day to all those who fought for the country. Delhi has a number of places built to pay homage to all those who died for the nation. One such place is the lesser-known Air Force Museum located in Palam Delhi Cantonment, Delhi that has a collection of airplanes & armory that depicts the history of the Indian Air force. The museum reflects what Indian Air Force has stood for in war and peace.
What To Look Out For?
1. Honor Wall where names of soldiers who laid down their lives in Kashmir Operation in 1947, Chinese Aggression 1962, Indo-Pak conflicts 1965 and 1971.
2. galleries with an outdoor display of aircraft
3. Souvenir shop where you can shop
4. Uniforms of the Air Force Officers and Airmen since its inception
5. AF models that fought iconic wars.
What You’ll Love?
After visiting the museum, you’d definitely feel the patriotic gush inside of you. The museum is just the right place to spend this Martyrs’ Day! If you feel tired and hungry after hours of exploring and getting mesmerized, the museum also has a neat cafeteria for you to snack in!
BottomLine
So, make your plans for this Martyrs’ day and take the kids at home along! They’ll love it.
Where I Air Force Museum, Palam, New Delhi. 91 – 11 – 25687194.
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Timings I Closed on Monday and Tuesday
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