NEW DELHI, Oct. 30 -- The Race Course Air Force Station, which is in the spotlight following the Centre's move to evict some Indian Air Force facilities from the premises, including a golf course, is set to host two key ceremonial functions over the next two days for the outgoing and incoming chiefs for the first time, officials aware of the development said on Friday.

Outgoing IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh will receive a farewell guard of honour on October 31 at the parade ground inside the station, which serves as the administrative hub of the Air Headquarters, the officials said. The top fighter pilot hangs up his boots after 42 years of military service. The new chief, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, will also inspect a cere...