ZD-4063 Bathed in the rays of the afternoon sun, SARANG 1 flown by Wg Cdr G. Komar, CO of the Sarang Helicopter Display Team accompanied by Flt Lt Dhanveer fly past to the helicopter dispersal area at the end of the combined display with the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team on Day 2 of Aero India 2021. (mehr von ZD-4063)
ZA798 The legendary steed that flies on. Inducted into the IAF in 1962, these helicopters have been the backbone of SAR. Chetak flying over the active at Aero India 2021. (mehr von ZA798)
LA-5007 Like a ray of light in the morning, this Tejas from No. 18 Sqn. takes to the air at 140 kts in the hands of the Gp Capt Manish Tolani, CO of the Flying Bullets. As display pilot for the Tejas during Aero India 2021, Tolly put the aircraft through its paces, demonstrating its manoeuvrability in an excellent flying display. Three extended slats can be seen. (mehr von LA-5007)
V642 Bird of metal at Lucknow Zoo. Rajhans is one of two Tu-124K survivors. The other aircraft, Rajdoot is at IAF Museum Palam. The third aircraft, Pushpaka was lost with the cockpit crew in a landing accident at Jorhat on 4 Nov. 1977 that had the PM on board. The Tu-124K served with Air HQ Communication Sqn. from 1966-84. One could see them operate frequently at Palam. (mehr von V642)