Aviator Always Rocks

Those Who Fly Solo have the Strongest Wings...

Khatron Se Khelna Mera Kaam hai Hauslon Se Ye Dastaan hai
Sarhadon Ki Raksha Ko Sadaiv Main Tatpar
Manzil Meri Aasman hai...

Bandisho Mein Nhi Mujhe Rehna hai
Raftaar Ki nhi koi Seema hai
Dhvast Karunga Thikana Aatanki Mein bhi
Manzil Meri Aasman hai...

Mushkile Deti Mujhe Prerna hai
Abhi toh Bahut Mujhe Sikhna hai
Jeetunga Dil Sabka Apni Udaan Se
Manzil Meri Aasman hai...

The first aerial engagement between IAF & PAF in the buildup to 1971 war took place on 22 Nov, when IAF Gnats intercepted PAF Sabres over Boyra. In the ensuing dogfight, three PAF sabres were claimed by the IAF Gnats, with two crashing in Indian territory.
22 Squadron of the IAF was rechristened as and decorated with battle honours .Three of its pilots, Flt Lt RA Massey, Flt Lt MA Ganapathy & Fg Offr D Lazarus were awarded for their role in the air battle.
253 SU was the controlling ADDC which operated a P30(M) radar from Air Force Station Jaffarpore. Flt Lt KB Bagchi of the unit was awarded a for his role in the air battle.
Photo courtesy: 22 Sqn photo album.
Record courtesy: History Division, MoD.

Hawk Mk-132 is IAF's Advanced Jet Trainer (ATJ). With an advanced Mission Computer, Glass Cockpit & HUD, it is an ideal platform to train fighter pilots in air to ground weapon delivery & air combat. The Hawk is also flown by Suryakiran Aerobatics Team (SKAT)