How IAF's first Hawai Sepoys came into being: Their story dates back to 1932

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Before the Indian Air Force took its first flight in 1933, a lesser-known chapter of its history was already taking shape.

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  • Before the Indian Air Force took its first flight in 1933, a lesser-known chapter of its history was already taking shape.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:06:33 UTC.

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