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Folland Gnat Mk.1

First inducted in 1958, the Folland Gnat was to become a legend after its debut in the India-Pakistan War. The Gnat was produced in numbers by HAL, and a subsequent version of it was upgraded and christened the Ajeet.

The Gnat flew with Nos 23, 2, 9, 18, 21, 22, 24 Squadrons.

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Gnat IE1244 before take off
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Gnat IE1244 before take off

Gnat IE1244 was one of the examples built prior to the 1965 India Pakistan War. Its history and fate are not known.

Date: 14 Mar 08
Views: 56
Serial: IE1244
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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A Gnat on display at HAL
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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
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First HAL built Gnat
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First HAL built Gnat

E245 was the first indigenously produced Gnat from HAL. Seen here after its roll out from the production line.

Date: 23 Sep 06
Views: 1304
Serial: E245
Unit: HAL
Copyright: HAL

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The First Gnat! IE1059
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The First Gnat! IE1059

Folland Gnat IE-1059 was the first Gnat received by the Indian Air Force in 1957

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 923
Serial: IE1059
Unit: Folland
Copyright: Ray Deacon Collection

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Gnat IE1061 at Kanpur
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Gnat IE1061 at Kanpur

IE1061 with the AATU, Kanpur

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 825

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Gnats under the heat
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Gnats under the heat

Portable shades help to reduce cockpit temperatures while aircraft are on the apron.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 720
Copyright: Pushpinder Singh Chopra

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Diamond Formation of Gnats
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Diamond Formation of Gnats

Diamond Formation of Gnats over New Delhi

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 781
Copyright: Pushpinder Singh Chopra

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Gnat IE1074 on the tarmac
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Gnat IE1074 on the tarmac

Ground up view of a Gnat shows the under wing detail and the pitot boom on the starboard wing.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 781
Serial: IE1074
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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Gnat Line up - An enemy pilots nightmare.
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Gnat Line up - An enemy pilots nightmare.

This image shows a line up of 12 Gnats at a forward airfield

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 836
Copyright: Pushpindar Singh Chopra

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Ready to go: A Gnat on the ORP
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Ready to go: A Gnat on the ORP

Parked on the Operational Readiness Platform, a Gnat is protected by camouflage netting but is all ready to go.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 752
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Gnat E1070 in blue color scheme
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Gnat E1070 in blue color scheme

Gnat E1070 in formation with HAL Kiran U703 over the skies of Farnborough in Sept 72

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 896
Serial: E1070
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Adrian Balch [AdrianBalchATphotairpress.fsnet.co.uk.NOSPAM]

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E1070 over Farnborough skies
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E1070 over Farnborough skies

A rare colour air-to-air photograph of an IAF Gnat.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1085
Serial: E1070
Unit: HAL
Copyright: Adrian Balch [AdrianBalchATphotairpress.fsnet.co.uk.NOSPAM]

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The first of the Many! - Gnat IE1059
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The first of the Many! - Gnat IE1059

Folland Gnat IE-1059 was the first Gnat received by the Indian Air Force in 1957.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 694
Serial: IE1059
Unit: Folland
Copyright: P. Amos via Ray Deacon

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Gnat IE1246 in mid flight.
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Gnat IE1246 in mid flight.

Gnat IE1246 deploys its 'Air Brakes' in mid flight.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 931
Serial: IE1246
Unit: No.23 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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