The IAF on Sunday recalled the force`s contribution in the Kargil war 25 years ago during which it flew thousands of strike missions and helicopter sorties to bolster the Army`s efforts in fighting against the adversary.

To commemorate the silver jubilee of the victory in the 1999 Kargil war, the Indian Air Force is celebrating `Kargil Vijay Diwas Rajat Jayanti` at Air Force Station Sarsawa from July 12-26, honouring the bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice for the nation, the ministry of defence said in a statement.