Sachin Tendulkar thanks soldiers for protecting the country on 87th Air Force day
Hindon: Legendary batsman Sachin Tendulkar on Tuesday attended the 87th IAF Day function at the Hindon air base in IAF uniform for the celebrations.
Tendulkar is the first Group Captain, conferred with the rank in 2010.
His wife Anjali was also present with him at the event.
Taking to Twitter, Tendulkar expressed gratitude to the Indian soldiers for their service to the nation.
"Wishing everyone a happy Air Force day. I would like to thank all the soldiers for keeping India safe in every situation. After seeing your enthusiasm in implementing Swach Bharat mission initiated by Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi, I wish that India always remains clean, healthy and safe. Jai Hind,” he wrote in Hindi.
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— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2019
The batting great, also tweeted a video showing Wing Commander Abhinav Varthaman leading the flying parade in the MiG-21 Bison.
Wing Commander #AbhinandanVarthaman leading the flying parade in the MiG-21 Bison at the 87th Anniversary of the @IAF_MCC!
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2019
His spirit and courage is an inspiration to all of us. Had goosebumps seeing him lead the parade today.#AFDay19 pic.twitter.com/FZOU0CHueS
He also met the Air Force, Army and Navy chiefs and shared a picture of the meeting on his Twitter handle.
Honoured to be with the gentlemen who lead our Armed Forces - Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (@IAF_MCC), General Bipin Rawat (@adgpi), Admiral Karambir Singh (@indiannavy), and also Mrs. Asha Bhadauria.#AFDay19 pic.twitter.com/gbC19UQoCM
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) October 8, 2019
IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria decorated 51 Squadron and 9 Squadron for their role in air strikes on terror camps at Balakot in Pakistan.
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