The An-12 in the bombing role – 2

This page of comments by Wing Commander Reggie Rufus is in response to Squadron Leader Dinky…

The Antonov 12 in the Bombing Role

The use of the An-12 in the bombing role was conceived by Gp Capt Surinder Singh…

Close Air Support in the 1962 War

Gp Capt Anant Bewoor argues in this article that the IAF was not fully prepared for…

Sukhoi-7 BMK – A whale of a fighter

A brief history of the Sukhoi-7 fighter bomber - Adapted from Pushpindar Singh Chopra's "A Whale of…

The Airlift into Armenia by No.44 Squadron

Gp Capt Bewoor commanded No.44 Squadron from Sep 87 to Oct 89. This article provides the…

In and Out of Cockpit

Stuck on the runway during a Mirage strafing attack! ” JANAK”, the voice on the RT…

Night Intruder: A Personal Tribute To The Canberra

A 35 Squadron veteran writes about his personal experiences with the Canberra - and the 1971…

Panther One: Air Marshal S Raghavendran

Let’s admit it – most of us would go a long way to contact, or just…

Combat Diary Of A Tusker

Vivian Goodwin 4798 F(P), was  commissioned on 6th November,1954, at Begumpet in the 64th Pilots Course. After…

Chapter 1: The IAF in the Preliminary Years

INTRODUCTION – THE IAF IN ITS PRELIMINARY YEARS The Indian Air Force (IAF) was officially born on 08 October 1932, when…