Interview : Interview Commanding Officer, INS Hansa Captain D.S. Shekhawat
FORCE November 08
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How many flying units do you have?
I have eight flying units at Hansa. To start with the ‘Fighter’ elements, the premier unit is INAS 300, also known as the ‘White Tigers’, which comprise Sea Harrier FRS 51 VSTOL aircraft. Right now, the fighters are undergoing an upgrade under the LUSH programme. This programme has commenced at a very opportune moment, as these aircraft were becoming old. The first three Sea Harriers were inducted way back in 1983. However, the aircraft will be completely revitalised after this upgrade as, apart from the new BVR missile, radar and recording system, they will also get some data-linking capability. The prototypes have already been inducted into the squadron. The initial ‘Operational Trainer’, too, has come, and the programme is moving well. HAL is coordinating the programme. The second unit is INAS 552, which is the Training Squadron of Sea Harriers. Once the LUSH programme is completed, the same aircraft will be flown by them as well.
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Where are those Sea Harrier’s… WE NEED PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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