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A Gnat on display at HAL
HAL Gnat on display along with other types manufactured by them. A MiG-21FL of No.8 Squadron on the background right. A HAL Kiran (U698) on the left. A HAL Basant in the rear and a Vampire (Not visible) between them. Note that the usage of flower pots as
Date: 14 Dec 06
Views: 3902
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A Bison from No.32 Thunderbirds Squadron
No.32 Squadron was one of the recent 'converts' to the Upgraded MiG-21 Bison. CU2796 is displayed in this photograph.
Date: 07 Oct 06
Views: 3127
Serial: CU2796
Unit: No.32 Squadron
Copyright: Simon Watson
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HAL PV-3 [KH2005] first flight on 1 Dec 2006
HAL / ADA Tejas PV-3 (Prototype Vehicle - 3) took to the air for the first time on 1 December 2006, exactly one year after the previous PV2 did its first flight. The aircraft piloted by Gp Capt N Harish carried out a successful first flight. Read more [ur
Date: 14 Dec 06
Views: 3040
Serial: KH2005
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Robert Maria Clement
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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: 01 Apr 06
Views: 3025
Serial: SB035
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Sqn Ldr Santosh Asthana
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Flankers over Pune
Two Sukhoi-30MKIs of No.20 Squadron on a flight over Pune
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2901
Serial: SB024, SB028
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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The Lightnings' Flankers
No. 20 Squadron was initially raised with ten Su-30MKIs.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2814
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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PV-2 Flies!
The first flight of Prototype Vehicle 2 over Bangalore on 1 Dec 2005. Wg Cdr Vikram Singh at the Controls
Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2671
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Su-30s in close formation
Three MKIs of No. 20 Squadron, in close echelon formation, on way to rendezvouz with an Il-78 tanker
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2608
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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PV1 in Battle Colors
PV1 gets new colors! KH2003 gets the IAF low visibility grey colors - and for the first time, the aircraft is seen in a weapons configuration including two bombs, two AAMs and two drop tanks.
Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2590
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A MiG-25 and Sukhoi-30 parked at Bareilly
MiG-25 [KP355] of No.35 Squadron seen parked at Bareilly during the phasing out ceremony alongside a Sukhoi-30 of the No.24 Squadron
Date: 09 May 06
Views: 2494
Serial: KP355, SB001
Unit: No.35 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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Low Blow Radar
Low Blow Radar in the background provides Acquisition and guidance to the SA-3 Pechoras Battery in the foreground.
Date: 24 Mar 06
Views: 2448
Copyright: Jagan Pillarisetti
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Full throttle take off!
A MiG-29 taking off, from Lohegaon AFS, with it's two RD-33 turbofans on full afterburner.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2441
Copyright: Peter Steinemann
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Formation of three Mirage 2000s from Gwalior
Formation of three Mirage 2000s from Gwalior. The nearest aircraft is KF143.
Date: 01 Apr 06
Views: 2411
Serial: KF143
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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MiG-29 Single Seater from Mumbai Air Show
MiG-29 Cockpit , taken by Aadil Desai
Date: 06 Mar 06
Views: 2367
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MiG-29s escorting an Antonov-32 Transport
Four MiG-29Bs from 223 Squadron escort an Antonov-32 Sutlej medium transport aircraft
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2341
Unit: No.223 Squadron
Copyright: PRO, Indian Air Force
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Armed to the teeth
A fully-loaded Su-30MKI lies parked in the hangar. Under the main fuselage of the aircraft are clusters of 250 kg. bombs, while air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles are fitted under the wings.
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2339
Unit: 20 Squadron
Copyright: Sanjay Simha
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The Su-30 MKI's immense size can be appreciated in this picture with comparison to the size of its ordnance.
Date: 20 Jun 06
Views: 2272
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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB029] at Lohegaon ATC.
SB029 is seen parked in front of the ATC at Lohegoan.
Date: 06 Apr 06
Views: 2263
Serial: SB029
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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Keeping watch over Bombay High
A MiG-29 (KB719), from 28 Squadron, flies past an oil & gas rig complex in the Arabian Sea
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2221
Serial: KB719
Unit: No.28 Squadron
Copyright: Jane's Information Group
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MIG-21Bis of the Flying Lances
MiG-21Bis [C2113] somewhere over the Gujarat Coast. The aircraft sports the squadron markings of No.15 Squadron Flying Lances
Date: 15 Apr 06
Views: 2211
Serial: C2113
Unit: No.15 Squadron
Copyright: Rakesh Thakur via Anandeep Pannu
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Upgrade MiG-21 Bison cockpit with MFD
The Bison cockpit reveals the prominent Multi Function Display Unit on the instrument panel
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2184
Copyright: Simon Watson
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Mirage over Ladakh
A Mirage 2000 seen against the breathtaking backdrop of the Himalayan Mountains in the Ladakh area
Date: 10 Feb 06
Views: 2158
Copyright: Kunal Verma
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Sukhoi-30MKI [SB041] of the Charging Rhinos
SB041 is from the last batch of 'direct' imports from Russia. This aircraft is from No.30 Squadron.
Date: 06 Apr 06
Views: 2129
Serial: SB041
Unit: No.30 Squadron
Copyright: Crowe
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MiG-21Bis [C2281] of No.26 Squadron "The Warriors"
MiG-21Bis [C2281] of No.26 Squadron "The Warriors" at Palam. The letters "SANU" on the nose denote the first name of the Commanding Officer of the Squadron at that time, Wg Cdr Sanu Karkaria.
Date: 23 Sep 06
Views: 2129
Serial: C2281
Unit: No.26 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force
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PV1 in Battle Colors
PV1 gets new colors! KH2003 gets the IAF low visibility grey colors - and for the first time, the aircraft is seen in a weapons configuration including two bombs, two AAMs and two drop tanks.
Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 2114
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