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Ganesha's Flyboys : The Indian Air Force in Congo 1960-62

New Book Released: In August 1960, an Indian Air Force C-119G Packet landed at N'Djili airport in the Congo, bringing three crews and about 35 ground personnel from No 12 Squadron, Indian Air Force, to operate UN transport aircraft in that country. They were followed by Canberra bombers of No.5 Squadron. This book - first in the Rakshak Series - details their story. Click the Cover to see ordering details.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 03:08 Read more...
 

50 Years of No.28 Squadron - First Supersonics

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No 28 Squadron of the IAF proudly celebrates 50 years of service to the nation on 02 Mar 2013. It is a time to reflect, to rejoice and to celebrate this historic occasion. All the air warriors who were a part of the unit since its inception are cordially invited to be a part of the occasion. View the complete article for the full details .

 

Last Updated on Thursday, 20 December 2012 01:22 Read more...
 

Pilot Officer Anand Singh Giri (4674 GD(P)) (1930-1954)

Pilot Officer Anand Singh Giri (4674 GD(P)) (1930-1954)

Pilot Officer Anand Singh Giri (4674 GD(P)) (1930-1954) was just 24 years old when he died in service in 1954. Commissioned in 1954, he flew Tigermoths, Harvards and Vampires and was a keen young officer with No.2 Squadron. His story is told with the help of Photos and Information from his family

Last Updated on Monday, 12 November 2012 18:36
 

Air Marshal Prithi Singh (April 8, 1934-October 16, 2012)

-  Air Marshal Prithi Singh PVSM AVSM VM Bar ADC, former C-in-C Western Air Command passed away on 16th October 2012 in Delhi.  The man who flew too much fought a battle against the Big C and finally flew his last sortie.  

Last Updated on Tuesday, 16 October 2012 15:23 Read more...
 

Micky Blake: Officer, Gentleman and Exceptional Pilot

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We are all grieved to learn of passing away of Micky Blake on June 9th, 2012. He was 88 Years old . Micky was a legend in IAF. There is much that needs to be said about Micky, such as his winning the Sword of Honour in his Pilots Course, performance at the PAI and Day Fighter Leader Courses and his leadership qualities. . . . 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 13 June 2012 15:09 Read more...
 

My days in Training - Cadet, Instructor, Examiner

Early Production Kirans at BangaloreGroup Captain Anant Bewoor wrote this article for the magazine - The Purple Beret about his days with Training Command - in all stages of his career from an aspiring cadet, proud instructor and and aircrew examiner.
Last Updated on Monday, 31 December 2012 18:32 Read more...
 

Never an easy day

Air Vice Marshal Manmohan Bahadur, a serving officer of the Indian Air Force, analyzes the crash of the Black Hawk used in the Bin Laden Raid on Abbotabad.
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Mi-4 Helicopters during POW exchange - 1962

Medics (Possibly Red Cross)Rare photographs taken from Nitin Gokhale's "NewsWarrior" Blog showcases IAF Helicopters engaged in POW repatriation after the 1962 war. These are from a set of  65 rare photographs dating back to the 1962 India-China War that were dug out of archives by his friend Nitin Shastri. These photographs were mostly never seen before and offer a rare glimpse into the Indian Air Force's operations at that time. The photographs show IAF Mi-4 helicopters and the rare Allouette III sporting Red Cross markings - implying that this was a post-war photograph showing sick POW repatriations. The numbers on the helicopters indicate that this was from No.110 Helicopter Unit

Last Updated on Saturday, 10 November 2012 02:21
 

Missing! - The Jamsaheb's fabulous sword

The Nawanagar Sword of Honour was a gem encrusted invaluable sword that was awarded to the newly commissioned Pilot Officers who stood first in their course at the Air Force Academy. The sword was replaced by the Chief of Air Staff Sword of Honour in the 1990s and it disappeared in the sands of time... till one diligent commandant of the Air Force Academy decided to track it down..

Last Updated on Saturday, 18 August 2012 18:42 Read more...
 

The Tejas Story

 Reviewed by Group Captain Kapil Bhargava (Retd) 

Last Updated on Monday, 06 August 2012 13:17 Read more...
 


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