BharatRakshak Indian Air Force| Vintage Aircraft

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Vintage Aircraft

Aircraft that have been retired from service. On this page are the links to the picture galleries of all the Indian Air force (IAF) aircraft types that are now retired or on the verge of retirement. These aircraft were the mainstay of the IAF's force

Date: 12/11/2013

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Fighters and Bombers

The IAF was the first to induct Jet fighters in Asia way back in 1948. Since then it has been in at the forefront of inducting fighters at the forefront of technology of that time. These included legends like the Hunter and the Gnat.

Date: 12/11/2013

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Transport Aircraft

The first Transports in the IAF were Douglas C-47 Dakotas inducted into No.12 Squadron. This lone squadron was expanded with induction of more Dakotas following independence. Aircraft like the C119 Packet, the Caribou, the Otter, the An-12, the HS748 etc

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Helicopters

The History of Rotary Winged Aircraft in India started in 1954 with the induction of Sikorsky Helicopters in the IAF. No.104 Helicopter Unit was the first to be raised.

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Trainers and Utility Aircraft

Trainer aircraft used by the Indian Air Force for training of its aircrew. The IAF inherited its training establishments from the Royal Air Force, and these included the SFTS and EFTSs

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Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

Vintage Aircraft

Fighters and Bombers

Transport Aircraft

Helicopters

Trainers and Utility Aircraft