Preserved at the Indian Air Force Museum, Palam. There is a look-alike Jupiter VIII engine and incorrect tailwheel fitted, as well as incorrect national markings. The Wapiti was the IAF's first aircraft, serving from 1933 to 1942.
'Mangat' painted on the tail of this Su-7 from No. 32 Sqn., which was successfully flown back after battle damage by Wg. Cdr. HS Mangat in 1971. Crests of No. 26, 32, 101 and 108 Sqn., some of the Su-7BMK operators, are painted on the port side.
First of the Gnats to be accepted by the IAF in 1958. It was delivered from the UK in the hold of a Fairchild C-119G. The Gnat earned the reputation of 'Sabre Killer’ after the 1965 and 1971 wars against Pakistan. Displayed at IAF Museum Palam.
Four days earlier, this PC-7 MkII was flying as HB-HDN. That evening I had my own little airshow. This PC-7 was flying together with a PC-21 over my village for a photoflight. I made the picture standing in the garden ;-)