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Folland / HAL Gnat / Ajeet Folland IE-1059

Construction Number FL-7 ,G-39-3
Other Identities XK768
Dates in Service : 1962-02-01 - 0000-00-00
Status: Preserved

IE-1059 is currently preserved at IAF Museum Palam , Palam, Delhi
Remarks: Pvd IAF Museum Accident 14/8/57
Date of Crash  18 May 58 Aircraft Type  Gnat
Serial Number  IE-1059 Unit  
Pilot details Wg Cdr Edul Jahangir Dhatigara
Short Text  Engine surge on approach Chilboten - Belly landed
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