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Images Retired Aircraft Transport Aircraft Fairchild C-119 Packet (Flying Boxcar) Takeoff from Leh - A Color photo

Takeoff from Leh - A Color photo

A rare colour picture of a Packet taking off from Leh airfield with the dorsal jet pack on top. The IAF operated 79 Fairchild C-119G Packets starting in 1953. They were procured during the following years 1953-54 (26 aircraft), July 1960-61 (29 aircraft) and May 1963-64 (24 aircraft).

Date: 09 Feb 06
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Takeoff from Leh - A Color photo

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