NDIA'S golden warplanes are set to roar out of their retirement.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will again fly its finest old warhorses like Spitfire and Ajeet along with its current fighters MiG and Sukhoi to showcase past triumphs.
The old planes would be ready to fly before the Air Force Day celebrations next October, said Air Force sources. These planes will also be on static display at the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February. The force has decided to revive the Hurricane, Wapiti, Spitfire, Ajeet, HF-24 Marut, Tigermoth and Hunter fighter aircraft from its old inventory.
The IAF is talking to their original manufacturers for servicing arrangements.
"These aircraft were once the pride of the force. We want this generation to know about their history and glory," confirmed a senior Western Air Command officer on Sunday night.
The Spitfire, for instance, was a trailblazer in World War II, and was used in India's wars against Pakistan. Hunter was the most recent one to be phased out. In the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the plane destroyed more than 100 Pakistani vehicles and strategic targets, including Mangla Dam and Sui Gas plant.
The plan is to have one old plane in each squadron at air shows and other important events. The project will commence in phases. Two planes will be serviced in each phase.
"People can have a look at these vintage p
lanes at the Air Force museum, Palam Air Station. We are planning to organise static displays in other events to increase awareness," said the officer.
Source: http://www.mid-day.com/news/2008/nov/241108-News-Delhi-golden-oldies-India-warplanes-retirement-Indian-Air-Force.htm
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will again fly its finest old warhorses like Spitfire and Ajeet along with its current fighters MiG and Sukhoi to showcase past triumphs.
The old planes would be ready to fly before the Air Force Day celebrations next October, said Air Force sources. These planes will also be on static display at the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February. The force has decided to revive the Hurricane, Wapiti, Spitfire, Ajeet, HF-24 Marut, Tigermoth and Hunter fighter aircraft from its old inventory.
The IAF is talking to their original manufacturers for servicing arrangements.
"These aircraft were once the pride of the force. We want this generation to know about their history and glory," confirmed a senior Western Air Command officer on Sunday night.
The Spitfire, for instance, was a trailblazer in World War II, and was used in India's wars against Pakistan. Hunter was the most recent one to be phased out. In the 1971 Indo-Pak war, the plane destroyed more than 100 Pakistani vehicles and strategic targets, including Mangla Dam and Sui Gas plant.
The plan is to have one old plane in each squadron at air shows and other important events. The project will commence in phases. Two planes will be serviced in each phase.
"People can have a look at these vintage p
lanes at the Air Force museum, Palam Air Station. We are planning to organise static displays in other events to increase awareness," said the officer.Source: http://www.mid-day.com/news/2008/nov/241108-News-Delhi-golden-oldies-India-warplanes-retirement-Indian-Air-Force.htm
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