Making quite an impression via its massive Kuznetsov NK-12MP turboprop engines driving 18 ft. contra-rotating Type AV-60N propellers as this 'Albatross' flies over Mumbai harbour in the morning. Delivered on 30 Mar 1988, the aircraft serves with INAS 312 "Albatross" in the Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance / ASW role. The last of the type stood down on 29 March 2017 after providing 29 years of yeoman service to the Indian Navy.

Flying over Mumbai harbour in the morning. This Chetak is from INAS 321 "Angels" based at INS Shikra. Formed in 1969, the Angels have saved many lives, living up to their motto "We Dare, You Survive". Designated a Fleet Support Squadron, its Chetaks are detached for SAR and liaison duties to ships and stations as required.

Sea Dragon from INAS 315 "Winged Stallions" flying over Mumbai harbour for review by Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces during President's Fleet Review 2011. Immediately followed by a Tu-142M, these LRMR/ASW aircraft work around the clock to guard India's vast coastline. INAS 315 was commissioned on 1 Oct. 1977 at Goa. From 2002 onward the Il-38s were upgraded to the Sea Dragon standard, capable of carrying Kh-35 anti-ship missiles.

Preserved on the INS Vikrant. The ship was opened to the public as a museum by the Indian Navy in 2001 after it had been decommissioned. The Government of Maharashtra was unable to find a partner to operate the museum on a permanent, long-term basis and the museum was closed after it was deemed unsafe for the public in 2012. Scrapping of the ship commenced in 2014.

Carrying the Indian national flag, this Chetak from INAS 321 "Angels" with RAdm S. Pillai, NM, Flag Officer Naval Aviation leads the flying formation over Mumbai harbour for review by Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces during President's Fleet Review 2011. Formed on 15 March 1969, the Angels have saved many lives, living up to their motto "We Dare, You Survive". Designated a Fleet Support Squadron, its Chetaks are detached for SAR and liaison duties to ships and stations as required.

"Flying Frigate" making up part of the naval aviation flypast for review by Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces during President's Fleet Review 2011. Based on Sea King HAS Mk.5, these helicopters have been a force multiplier aboard Godavari-class frigates, Delhi-class destroyers and carriers. Along with ASW, 42Bs can perform ship strike with the Sea Eagle ASM. The Sea Kings are operated by INAS 330 "Harpoons" and INAS 336 "Flaming Arrows".

Attractive red-tailed Kiran from INAS 551 "Phantoms" leading the formation for review by Smt. Pratibha Devi Singh Patil, President of India and Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces during President's Fleet Review 2011. These aircraft are used to train naval aviators. The Indian Navy once fielded the Sagar Pawan Aerobatic Team (SPAT) with its dark blue and white livery on the Kiran.