Bharat Rakshak:Indian Air Force

Album: Antonov An-12

The Antonov-12 was a four engined turbo-prop driven transport aircraft in the same class as the C-130 Hercules. The Indian Air Force inducted the first of these aircraft in 1961, when it raised No.44 Squadron "The Himalayan Geese".

Album: DeHavilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou

The DHC-4 Caribou was inducted in the immediate aftermath of the 1962 India-China War. As part of the emergency aid that the United States and Canada diverted to India to help shore the effort against the chinese, two Caribous from the USAF were

Album: Lockheed L1049 Super Constellation

The Indian Air Force took charge of about eight Lockheed Super Constellations that have been handed over from Air India. These aircraft were operated in the Maritime Recce Role. In 1977, Six of the Super Connies were handed over to the Navy's 315 Squadro

Album: Douglas C-47 Dakota

The Gooney bird was the first major transport aircraft inducted into the fledgling Indian Air Force. No.12 Squadron was the first unit to requip with this aircraft way back in 1945. The Dakota was at the forefront of operations for the next four decades.

Album: De Havilland DH104 Dove/Devon

The Devon is a twin engined tricycle gear aircraft inducted in 1948 and used by the Air HQ and Communication flights of the IAF. It was a popular aircraft used for executive transport and served for nearly three and a half decades with the IAF.

Album: Illyushin Il-14

The first Il-14 was a gift to the IAF from the USSR - and it became "Meghdoot-1" . Subsequent to that the IAF procured a whole squadron of Il-14s and raised No.42 Squadron on the Illyushins.

Album: Miscellaneous Transports

There are numerous types that the IAF operated that numbered very few to deserve a page of their own. Some of the types are featured on this page.

Album: De Havilland DHC-3 Otter

The De Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter was the only single engined transport aircraft used by the IAF. Known for its STOL capabilities, it was used in the North East extensively.

Album: Fairchild C-119 Packet

Known as the Flying Boxcar in the USAF Service, the C-119 was always called "Packet" while in Indian Service, a derivation of the C-82. The aircraft was inducted in 1954 and served till the mid 80s

Album: Tupolev Tu-124

The Indian Air Force inducted three Tupolev Tu-124s into thier Air HQ and Communication Squadron for VIP duties. One of the three aircraft was lost in a crash at Jorhat, while the other two have been relegated to preservation duties.

Album: Vickers Viscount