The first of the Many! - Gnat IE1059

Folland Gnat IE-1059 was the first Gnat received by the Indian Air Force in 1957. The aircraft is seen at Chilbolton, U.K. shortly before it was flown to Delhi in the cargo hold of a Fairchild C-119G Packet. The aircraft had a more blunt nose as opposed to the pointed nose in other Gnat models. IE 1059 is still on display at the IAF Museum, Palam.