by S Vijay Kumar
The bulk of the Indian Air Forces combat aircraft force is concentrated in Northern India to deal with potential adversaries on the Northern frontiers. However the need to have a credible deterance and force that can operate freely in Southern India was very much evident for many years. With the formation of Southern Air Command at Trivandrum and subsequent operations in Sri Lanka during 1988-90.
Since then, the Indian Air Force has conducted several exercises from remote airfields in Southern India to test its level of preparedness. Once such exercise is covered by Vijay Kumar. The vast coastline surrounding the Indian Peninsula would put special demands on IAF combat aircraft. Maritime Strike Version of the Jaguar would find themselves at the forefront when the time comes.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Sukhoi-30 MKI [SB035] on the ramp at Yelahanka.
Sukhoi-30 MKI [SB035] on the ramp at Yelahanka. This aircraft belonged to No.30 Squadron.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Pilots in a Sukhoi-30 MKI cockpit
Pilots in a Sukhoi-30 MKI cockpit getting ready for a aerobatics display at Yelahanka during Aero India 2005.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Low pass over the Air Force Academy , Dundigal.
HAL Kiran IIs U2471 & U2511 make a low pass over the Air Force Academy at Dundigal. Note the passing out parade in progress on the ground along with the static display.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguars at Car Nicobar
Jaguars at Car Nicobar
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguars at 37 Wing
For the first time, Jaguar IMs of No.6 Squadron went south for the exercise. JM-257 and JM-254 are seen here on the ramp along with other IS models.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar IM taxying
Jaguar IM taxying
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
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Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
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Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
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Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
Jaguar IM taking off from CarNicobar
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Jaguar IM deploying brake chute
Jaguar IM deploying brake chute
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Jaguar IM deploying brake chute
Jaguar IM deploying brake chute
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar IM at 37 Wing
For the first time, Jaguar IMs of No.6 Squadron went south for the exercise. JM-257 and JM-254 are seen here on the ramp along with other IS models.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar IM at 37 Wing
For the first time, Jaguar IMs of No.6 Squadron went south for the exercise. JM-257 and JM-254 are seen here on the ramp along with other IS models.
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar at 37 Wing
Jaguar at 37 Wing
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar at 37 Wing
Jaguar at 37 Wing
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar at 37 Wing
Jaguar at 37 Wing
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar at 37 Wing
Jaguar at 37 Wing
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar at 37 Wing
Jaguar at 37 Wing
Date: 12/13/2013
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Jaguar at 37 Wing
Jaguar at 37 Wing
Date: 12/13/2013
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An-32 taking off
A grey nosed K-3072 takes off against the backdrop of lush greenery and Palm trees
Date: 12/13/2013
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An-32 taking off
A black nosed An-32 taxies at the airfield
Date: 12/13/2013
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An-32 taking off
A grey nosed K-3072 takes off against the backdrop of lush greenery and Palm trees
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