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Folland / HAL Gnat / Ajeet Gnat E-1048

Construction Number Not Available
Other Identities Not Available
Dates in Service : 0000-00-00 - 0000-00-00
Status: Unknown
Remarks: Seen Derelict at Kalaikunda
Date of Crash  01 Mar 71 Aircraft Type  Gnat
Serial Number  E-1048 Unit  24 sqn
Pilot details Fg Offr James Arun Benjamin
Short Text  Engine issue and seizure on Base leg. Pilot touch down was in the undershoot area before the barrier and the aircraft came to a stop on the dumbbell and caught fire. Pilot pulled out in time
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