A few from my brief trip to the Indian Aviation Museum on Tuesday afternoon. It was over 40c in the sun so I didn’t hang around too long taking photos.
The first Firefly TT Mk1’s were delivered in early 55 and followed 3 years later by several Firefly TT Mk.4’s. Of the ten supplied one was lost in an accident and the others except for INS112 are believed to have been scrapped.
INS 112 appears to have a few non original features, including the tail wheel under cart and nose faring and spinner.
The Indian Navy acquired 23 Single seater Sea Harrier FRS Mk51s and 8 two seater T Mk60’s between 1983 and 2003. To date 9 Mk 51’s and 2 Mk 60’s have been written off.
IN-621 was taken on charge in 1991 and possibly written off after a landing accident. The exhibit is basically just a shell, the engine and any useful parts having be removed for use on the remainder of the INS Sea Harrier fleet.
More to follow later :-
By: Loose-Head - 29th January 2007 at 10:25
Not sure, does this help ?
Does indeed, thanks for the link.
By: JDK - 28th January 2007 at 00:28
Unless the other two have suddenly regenerated outboard of the engines, then perhaps the Indian example is “The World’s only Complete Short Sealand”?
Heh – I understand both other examples have the outer wings – in store. As the Indian Navy example doesn’t have engines, it’s not really a contender itself, either! 😀
All that’s hair splitting. The Indian example was not recorded as in existence until a few years ago, but it’s good there’s a few, one under rebuild in good hands at least.
Cheers
By: EN830 - 27th January 2007 at 21:35
One last eggbeater from me, Westland Seaking Mk42 IN505 which served in the ASW role from the early 70’s until the 90’s.
Also on view within the adjacent buildings are a number of exhibits showing the evolution of Indian Naval Aviation.
A scale model of INS Viraat (former HMS Hermes)
And a selection of weapons carried by the various aircraft on display.
By: Bager1968 - 27th January 2007 at 20:44
Unless the other two have suddenly regenerated outboard of the engines, then perhaps the Indian example is “The World’s only Complete Short Sealand”?
By: ALBERT ROSS - 27th January 2007 at 10:45
Adrian,
World’s sole surviving Sealand – what gave you that impression? :confused: At least two others survive in preservation 06662 (once G-AKLS) is in Belgrade and G-AKLW (which restoration is coming along nicely with the help of some Bombardier apprentices) in the UFTM museum on the outskirts of Belfast:)
Tim
Ah yes, forgot about the Yugoslav example but was unaware that G-AKLW still existed! Excellent news.
By: EN830 - 27th January 2007 at 09:33
The Chipmunkish HAL HT2, first of which entered service with the INS in 1956. Unfortunately none of the original INS HT 2’s remain and this example BX748 is a former IAF example.
By: Mark12 - 27th January 2007 at 09:20
Very good! Do they think the ‘INDIAN NAVY’ lettering on the Firefly is big enough?:eek: Did you shoot the Sea Hawk and the world’s sole surviving Short Sealand?
Albert,
Here is the one at Belgrade – 19 March 1990.
Mark
By: JDK - 27th January 2007 at 07:31
..and the world’s sole surviving Short Sealand?
I thought it was one of three, unless you know something I don’t, Albert?
Edited:
…G-AKLW (which restoration is coming along nicely with the help of some Bombardier apprentices) in the UFTM museum on the outskirts of Belfast:)
Do you have any further info on this one Tim, or picures?
By: EN830 - 27th January 2007 at 00:40
DH Dove introduced to the INS fleet in 1965 and IN 124 was the first of the batch to be delivered, serving for several years before being retired.
By: EN830 - 27th January 2007 at 00:13
Short Sealand MkII’s served with the INS from 1951 until 1963, 12 examples being acquired and at least one being lost in an accident during the 12 years of service.
Short Sealand IN-106
By: EN830 - 27th January 2007 at 00:04
Vintage Pair
The first Sea Hawks were delivered 1959 and would serve with the INS for the next 20 years, during which the INS took delivery of 45 FGA 6’s and 28 FGA Mk100’s, the Mk 100’s coming from the German Navy.
Sea Hawk FGA Mk 100 – INS 234
Vampire T55 IN149. The first Vampires were delivered to the INS in 1957 and carried on in INS service until replaced by the Kiran Mk 1 in the early 1970’s. 149 has had some restoration work undertaken, judging by the unusual shape of the nose area.
By: Consul - 26th January 2007 at 23:55
Very good! Do they think the ‘INDIAN NAVY’ lettering on the Firefly is big enough?:eek: Did you shoot the Sea Hawk and the world’s sole surviving Short Sealand?
Adrian,
World’s sole surviving Sealand – what gave you that impression? :confused: At least two others survive in preservation 06662 (once G-AKLS) is in Belgrade and G-AKLW (which restoration is coming along nicely with the help of some Bombardier apprentices) in the UFTM museum on the outskirts of Belfast:)
Tim
By: EN830 - 26th January 2007 at 23:44
They’re coming Albert,
Breguet Alize IN202, Anti Submarine and Maritime Surveillance aircraft, entered service with the INS in 1961 a total of 15 being acquired.
Indian eggbeaters are represented by an Alloutte III IN475 or as the Indians named them, Chatek. 50 Chateks were delivered to the INS from 1969 and still serve in various roles today
By: ALBERT ROSS - 26th January 2007 at 22:41
Very good! Do they think the ‘INDIAN NAVY’ lettering on the Firefly is big enough?:eek: Did you shoot the Sea Hawk and the world’s sole surviving Short Sealand?
By: EN830 - 26th January 2007 at 20:23
Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation IN-315 ex IAF, passed on to the INS in 1976 along with 5 other Connies. 315 joined the NAM in 1999 and is possibly the biggest restoration project undertaken in India to date.
By: EN830 - 26th January 2007 at 17:13
Is that a correct tailplane section on the Firefly ? Looks a bit Havard-ish.
Not sure, does this help ?
By: Loose-Head - 26th January 2007 at 16:43
Is that a correct tailplane section on the Firefly ? Looks a bit Havard-ish.
By: WebPilot - 26th January 2007 at 14:39
Ah, so that’s what you were up to! Nice shots.
By: EN830 - 26th January 2007 at 14:35
Very interesting…and great photos. Any of the Connie?
Yep later
By: MrB.175 - 26th January 2007 at 14:22
Very interesting…and great photos. Any of the Connie?
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