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Multiple Origin Fleets – Complexities for IAF – Time to Rationalise

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At the time of independence, Indian Air Force (IAF) inherited some of the aviation assets left by the British including Hawker Tempest and Spitfires. India also procured more British aircraft like the Hawker Hunter, the Gnat, Devon, and Vickers Viscount. The USA was reluctant but offered some helicopters. The French offered fighter aircraft in theContinue reading “Multiple Origin Fleets – Complexities for IAF – Time to Rationalise”