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Hawker Hunter F56, F56a, T66

Acknowledged worldwide as a gentleman's aircraft, this Hawker product equipped six squadrons in the IAF plus a training unit. It would serve for four and a half decades.

The first unit to fly the Hunter was No.7 Squadron, followed by Nos 14, 20, 27, 17, 37. Additionally the Operational Conversion Unit was raised to provide conversion training on the aircraft.

The OCU was to make a name itself in the Longewala battle where it operated under the name of 122 Ad-Hoc Squadron.

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Hunter from the Bulls Squadron
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Hunter from the Bulls Squadron

A rare photo reveals the markings of No.14 Squadron - "The Bulls". Note the arrow penant on the rear fuselage.

Date: 23 Sep 06
Views: 1046

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A newly delivered Hunter Mk.56 from the late 50s
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A newly delivered Hunter Mk.56 from the late 50s

A newly delivered Hunter Mk.56 from the late 50s. Early aircraft did not have the number painted on the front undercarraige doors.

Date: 03 May 06
Views: 847
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Hunter Trainer - The T.66
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Hunter Trainer - The T.66

Two seater trainer version of the Hunter - a pre-delivery photo

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 760
Unit: Hawker Aircraft
Copyright: British Aerospace

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Hunter from the OCU - BA271
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Hunter from the OCU - BA271

BA271 was delivered in December 1958 and would serve more than 30 years of flying with the IAF.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 780
Serial: BA271
Unit: Operational Conversion Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Thunderbolts Hunter - Profile
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Thunderbolts Hunter - Profile

Color profile of a Hunter from the "Thunderbolts" Aerobatic Team

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 884

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The Thunderbolts
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The Thunderbolts

Nine Aircraft Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force - The aircraft and pilots were provided by No.20 Squadron - 'The Lightnings'. Appropriately the aircraft were painted blue with streaks of lightning on them.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1110
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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The Thunderbolts - Pilots and Aircraft
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The Thunderbolts - Pilots and Aircraft

Hunter F.56As (The Thunderbolts) of the No.20 Squadron in 1982.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 991
Unit: No.20 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force (via Anandeep Pannu)

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Banners Hunter: Target Tug role
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Banners Hunter: Target Tug role

A Hunter F.56 [A476] at Kalaikunda AFS from the 'Banners'

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1003
Serial: A476
Unit: No.2 Target Tug Unit
Copyright: Simon Watson

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Fighting Bull : No.14 Squadron's Hunter
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Fighting Bull : No.14 Squadron's Hunter

Hunter F.56A with the markings of No.14 Bulls Squadron

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 919

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Hunter T.66 trainer (S-576) on display
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Hunter T.66 trainer (S-576) on display

A Hunter T.66 trainer (S-576) has been put on display at Nagpur by the Maintenance Command.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 774
Serial: S576
Copyright: Sqn Ldr (Dr) Ravi Wankhede

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Classic view of the Hunter
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Classic view of the Hunter

A Hunter F56 taxying

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 698
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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OCU Hunters BA360A and A489
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OCU Hunters BA360A and A489

Hunters over Ladakh

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1203
Serial: BA360A
Unit: Operational Conversion Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Hunter F.56 BA209 in UK
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Hunter F.56 BA209 in UK

Five Hunters pictured before delivery to India

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 825
Serial: BA209
Unit: Hawker Aircraft
Copyright: British Aerospace

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Hunter F.56 BA360A in flight.
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Hunter F.56 BA360A in flight.

BA360A of the Operational Conversion Unit displays its classic lines.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1344
Serial: BA360A
Unit: Operational Conversion Unit
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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