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Back to Kohat in 1946

The RAF commissioned Kohat for operational purposes in 1922 to meet the threat posed by tribesmen of the northern and western areas of the Frontier Province. Kohat was one of the three stations in the region, the other two being Peshawar and Risalpur. In 1943 a decision was taken to 'Indianise' the the station and Wg Cdr Mukerjee was posted as the first Indian CO of the station in 1943. He was suceeded by Mehar Singh, A M Engineer and Arjan Singh. After completion of its tour, No.2 Squadron flew back to Kohat for rest. OD Agnihotri was also part of the squadron to come back to Kohat. It appears that sometime after his return, he was directly on the Station staff, working along with Wg Cdr Aspy Engineer, the then CO.

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Hawker Hurricane with OTU markings

A Hawker Hurricane with OTU markings '68' in flight.

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Barracks ready for inspection - Unknown date and place

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With Maharaja Umaid Singh and Maharajkumar Harwant Singh

Possibly 1946, Occasion unknown. With the Maharajkumar of Jodhpur standing left most, Fg Offr OD Agnihotri, Flt Lt Lall, the Maharaja of Jodhpur and others. Photographed at 'Bal Samand' Lake, on 30 August"

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Kohat

Same Occasion, Anyone id the other officer?

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Kohat 1946

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Unidentfied Pilot with Dog, possibly Kohat

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Railway Station

At a Railway Station in 1946. Unknown date and place. OD Agnihotri standing on the right. It is clear that the freight wagon design has not changed much in over sixty years!

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Spitfire MkVIII MT841

This photograph was marked "My beloved", and a pretty creative pinup nose art seldom see on IAF aircraft. Spitfire Mk VIIIe , most probably this aircraft is MT841. This Spitfire was with No.2 Sqn from 20 Jan 46, and was written off on 29th Jan

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With Aspy Engineer

OD Agnihotri (center) at a get together with the OC, Aspy Engineer and another unidentified officer.

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Wg Cdr Aspy Merwan Engineer DFC, OC, Kohat

Wg Cdr Aspy Merwan Engineer DFC, OC, Kohat. Aspy became the Chief of Air Staff in 1960.

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"Kohat Control Calling" -

Photo marked "Kohat Control Calling" -

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Photo marked as "Dick"

Photo marked as "Dick" - an RAF airman?, Officer? or an Army GLO?

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'No.2 RIAF Kohat 46'.

'No.2 RIAF Kohat 46'. But possibly a group photograph of the Kohat Station personnel. OD Agnihotri is seated ninth from left. Probably F/L Ghose seated on his right. Aspy Engineer is sitting eleventh from the right.

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