Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

Pair of Canberras over UK (Pre Delivery)

This black and white photo shows two Canberra B(I)58s flying over the United Kingdom prior to delivery.

Canberras in Color

This photograph is one of the only ones showing the Canberras in Color from the 50s Serial: IF910, IF911

Target Tug Canberra B(I)58

Canberra B(I).58 [IF922] in a target tug role. The aircraft was operated by No.1 Target Tug Unit and is painted in a dayglow orange with yellow and black stripes on the undersurface. Serial: IF922 Unit: No.1 Target Tug Unit

Peace Keeper in Congo (ONUC)

A Canberra B(I)58 of No.5 Tuskers Squadron in the markings of the United Nations during its deployment to Kamina, Congo in December 1961.

IF976 undergoing maintenance

A B(I)58 IF-976 undergoing maintainance. Note the 'Tuskers' Badge on the front fuselage.

Canberra B(I)58 BF600 in Natural Metal finish

Canberra B(I)58 BF600 in Natural Metal finish. This Canberra belongs to the No.5 Tuskers Squadron

Attack on Karachi

An artist's rendition of a pair of Canberra B(I) Mk.58s attacking harbour installations at Karachi, December 1971. The Indian Air Force placed a heavy emphasis on interdiction during the 1971 war, and this proved a successful tactic.

Diamond Formation of Canberra B(I).58s

A diamond formation of four Canberra B(I) Mk.58s.

Rocket firing over Tilpat

A Canberra B(I)58 unleashes rockets from the two wing mounted pods over the Tilpat range.

Congo Bomber IF898

A B(I)58 belonging to the IAF Contingent of ONUC, the UN Force in Congo. IF898 proudly carries the emblem of the "Tuskers" on the forward fuselage. The aircraft was hit by small arms fire during one of the sorties - with slight damage to the coc

Classic side view of Canberra B(I)58

Canberra B(I)58 IF900 in Camo Scheme and with belly gun pack

Congo Bomber IF908

IF908 was another B(I)58 that formed part of the IAF contingent with the UN force in Congo. Photo Copyright: Ray Deacon

Canberra B(I)58 IF984 in Natural Metal finish. Note the 'Rapiers' emblem of No.35 Squadron on the nose.

Canberra B(I)58 IF984 in Natural Metal finish. Note the 'Rapiers' emblem of No.35 Squadron on the nose.

IF984 from the "Rapiers"

Canberra B(I)58 IF984 in Natural Metal finish. Note the 'Rapiers' emblem of No.35 Squadron on the nose.

IF896 of the Rapiers

Canberra B(I)58 of the "Rapiers" - No.35 Squadron in flight. This aircraft survives today and is preserved as a gate guardian. Photo Courtesy : Phil Camp