Remarks: Again, seconds after this typical splendid take off ...... the glorious sun comes out !
This is historical, as it is the last Hawk built by BAe for the Indian Air Force, and it may almost certainly be considered as the last Hawk production. The BAe Hawk, a truly success story !
Remarks: 'WTN04' backtracking rwy 31 after arriving from LFBO during its delivery flight to the IAF. Possibly the last ever Hawk delivery outside the UK!
Remarks: 'WTN04' making a run-in and break rwy 31 inbound from LFBO during its delivery flight to the IAF. Possibly the last ever Hawk delivery outside the UK!
Remarks: The Dorniers perform light transport duties for the IAF and the Army. The Do-228 was originally designed, developed and manufactured by M/s Dornier GmbH, Germany is presently manufactured only by HAL, not sure whether this one has been made by HAL.
Remarks: With all the stringent security that accompanies VIP visits to BOM, it was one helluva experience grabbing this one! Thanks Gianluca for the magical touch!
Remarks:Bedek 9 returning home after a 6 hours test flight together with 4X-CZD which is used a target plane to test all the radars and other equipment which is installed on it...(1600pix wide)
Remarks: Part of the "Batch 3" IS (single seat) Jaguars of the Indian Air Force made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited under license from SEPECAT. In the IAF the Jaguar is known as the "Shamser" (Sword of Justice). This aircraft is still in the factory yellow paint which will be changed to the camouflage grey livery on delivery to the IAF.
