COLUMN | On Air Marshal Nur Khan (1923-2011)
By Jagan Pillarisetti Flt Lt with 4 Sqn, 1945 Much has been written about Air Marshal Malik Nur Khan, who recently passed away in Pakistan […]
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Supreme Commander To Scope Indian Navy Fleet
This slick recruitment advert for the Indian Navy was in today’s newspapers (I think that’s stealth frigate INS Tabar in the picture — please correct
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FILM | Hunters At Dawn – The Air Battle Of Longewala, 1971
Reposting this film today, the 40th anniversary of the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Earlier this year, the Indian Air Force gave Livefist exclusive permission to
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India’s 40th Navy Day
It’s India’s 40th Navy Day today, the anniversary of the Indian Navy’s bombing of Karachi harbour from missile boats during the 1971 operations. My best
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Indian Army’s Most Decorated Unit Turns 125
The Indian Army’s 2/5 Gorkha Rifles battalion turns 125 today. Going by the motto Shauryam Evam Nishtha (courage and determination), the unit was raised in
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Indian Air Force Turns 79
Happy Air Force Day to the Indian Air Force! The 79th Air Force Day celebrations and flight display at Hindon Air Force Station start 8.30AM
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VIDEO: 79th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force
This video was played at the Chief’s press conference yesterday. Has a lot of good rare footage, and some 3D recreations too. Follow @livefistFollow @ShivAroor
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RETROPHOTO: INS Hansa Turns 50 Next Week
Nothing like a stack of old B/W photos from squadrons and bases. This is a small bunch released by the navy today on INS Hansa
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India’s Premier Naval Air Station Turns 50 Next Week
Indian Navy Statement: INS Hansa, the Indian Navy’s premier air station and fighter training squadron INAS 551 celebrate their golden jubilee on 05 Sep 11
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