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.