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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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