On display at IAF Museum Palam. This workhorse of the IAF was inducted in No. 12 Sqn “Yaks” in Jan 1954 to replace Dakotas. Known as the “Packet” in Indian service, the aircraft was vital in supporting the Indian Army in the Himalayas.
One of the most important aircraft in the IAF and RIAF inventory that equipped eight squadrons, the Hurricane played a major part in the Arakan Campaign. "Dolly" wears the code of No. 1 Sqn. “Tigers”.
Painted in the colors of the Thunderbolts, this is a new addition to IAF Museum Palam. IAF’s aerobatic team formed under Wg Cdr PS Brar that was a joy to watch in its day. Thunderbolts were from No. 20 Sqn. “Lightnings”.
The IAF’s first “supersonic-in-a-dive” fighter on display at IAF Museum Palam. This recently restored Mystere has the striking emblem of No. 8 Sqn. “Eight Pursoot” on the port side.
Restored Tempest on display at IAF Museum Palam. It’s great to see stencils on the fuselage and the chakra worn by RIAF aircraft from 1947-50 replacing the roundels. A total of 233 Tempests served with the RIAF and IAF.
On display at IAF Museum Palam. This Ajeet bears the crest of No. 2 Sqn. 'Winged Arrows' on the port side, one of the operators of the Ajeet from 1983 to 1991.
Preserved at the Indian Air Force Museum, Palam. This Okha was brought back to India from Japan by No. 4 Sqn, Royal Indian Air Force after serving as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces.
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.