
Aircraft | |
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Registration / Serial: | VT-HOA |
Aircraft Original Type: | NAL Hansa-3 |
Aircraft Generic Type: | NAL Hansa-3 |
Aircraft Version: | NAL Hansa-3 |
C/n (msn): | 3263 |
Location | |
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City / Airport: | YelahankaMap |
Country: | India |
Airport Codes: | ICAO: VOYK IATA: - Local: - Other: - |
Event: | Aero India 2017 |
Photo Date: | 16 February 2017 |
Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
Photo ID: | 404837 |
Photo Comment |
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AVM Ajit Singh Lamba taxiing out to display at Aero India 2017. At 81, he was the oldest pilot to fly at Aero India. AVM Lamba had a remarkable career, having flown over 100 types of aircraft over more than 60 years and was a graduate of the Empire Test Pilots School, UK. As a Sqn Ldr, he served with No. 7 Sqn. "Battle Axes" flying the Hunter and was awarded the VrC for his actions in the 1965 Indo-Pak War. AVM Lamba passed away in 2020. This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 24 October 2021, and has since been viewed 200 times. |