| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | V642 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Tupolev Tu-124 |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Tupolev Tu-124 |
| Aircraft Version: | Tupolev Tu-124K |
| C/n (msn): | 6351901 |
| Operator Titles: | India - Air Force |
| Local Operator Name: | भारतीय वायु सेना |
| Unit Markings: | Air HQ Communications Squadron (AHQCS) |
| Aircraft Name: | Raj Hunsa |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | Lucknow / Lucknow Zoo [ Off-Airport ] |
| Country: | India |
| Photo Date: | 16 January 2019 |
| Photo by: | Arjun Sarup |
| Photo ID: | 632934 |
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Bird of metal at Lucknow Zoo. "Rajhans" is one of two Tu-124K survivors. The other aircraft, "Rajdoot" is at IAF Museum Palam. The third aircraft, "Pushpaka" was lost with the cockpit crew in a landing accident at Jorhat on 4 Nov 1977 that had the PM on board. The Tu-124K served with Air HQ Communication Sqn. from 1966-84. One could see them operate frequently at Palam This photo is copyright © Arjun Sarup, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 December 2023, and has since been viewed 245 times. |