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Quote: I guess even if the image cannot be used officially, we can still see it, right? Of course vivek! No matter if the pics are going to be used or not. We all appreciate the time and effort you have taken to share rare vintage photographs- Thanks but, I was talking about your Pics!:) I was hopi...

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I am sure even though the above are credited to the Russian Av Research Trust, all of the above are either IAF or HAL originated pics. The pic of the MiG-21F-13 (the only ones we keep seeing everywhere) is also IAF. Jagan, I found this statement very interesting. Many of the photographs I have post...

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INDIAN ARMY POSITIONS LOCATION: 34Â°21'3.62"N, 78Â°52'31.66"E THE LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL (LAC) EAST OF LEH, LADAKH 1020 HRS FRIDAY The first movement was detected by the alert Indian defenders within moments. The Chinese infantry force was advancing. This was detected despite the heavy ar...

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On a side note, Jagan, I found some very interesting data as well on the F-86. It had a section where its use in the Pakistani AF was discussed and had a detailed sub-section (around 12 odd pages) on the F-86 in combat with the IAF in both the 65 and 71 wars. At this point I am not sure how to show ...

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Of course, not all the photos were Black and white...

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Indian MIG-21s at the flightline...

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Also, posting some of the other indian MIG-21 shots I found.

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and this is the best image of them all. it shows a sidewinder missile (left side of photograph) heading towards the exhaust of a MIG-21

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This is North-vietnamese MIG-21 caught on camera during air combat with the USAF. Nobody knows how this photograph was taken, since it is from directly above!! It is possible, (personal guess here) that it was caught on the Reconnaissance optics of a USAF aircraft as it attempted to dodge the interc...

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This is a part of a set of combat cine-frames for an Israeli combat victory over an United Arab AF MIG-21F.

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a neat HUD shot of an Air to Air with another MiG-21 Jagan, I didn't quite follow the question above. Here are you looking for an Indian Mig-21 or any Mig-21 will do? I am asking this because I found a few HUD shots showing the MIG-21 as a target!! Surely not what you are looking for? :D anyway, I ...

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INDIAN ARMY POSITIONS LOCATION: 34Â°21'3.62"N, 78Â°52'31.66"E THE LINE OF ACTUAL CONTROL (LAC) EAST OF LEH, LADAKH 10 HRS FRIDAY The Chinese were massing up their troops yet again. This time, however, their motive was clear. Maximum effort. No effort unexpended. Their Reserve Battalions h...

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P_saggu sir,

can you post the Google-earth 3D image of the Laddakh Battle sector that you had posted in the previous avatar of this thread for continuity purposes?

Thanks in advance.

Vivek

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Hi guys.

Got a nice little break during the holidays now to do some writing without interruption. let's see if we can get the ardent readers of this thread to come back again...

No more AWOL stuff till this particular war comes to an end...

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A poor quality photograph of an Indian Hunter is not sufficient to ruin the beautiful and graceful lines of the aircraft.

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The second photograph here is in fact the best black-white photo I have seen for the indian MIG-21s. They look positively deadly in such a pose, don't they?

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An example of the HAL assembled MIG-21bis sporting an Air Superiority Grey.

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This is one of the more beautiful images I have seen of the Indian MIG-21s in Black and white. Check out the background in the photograph!

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Well, Jagan Saar, I followed your advice on the library thing and went looking for stuff. Also went to the History Department and did some digging. It took some time but I found a whole bunch of useful stuff. I am posting some of the images I found: http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/9201/scan0122qw...

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THE STRAITS OF MALLACCA 1045 IST FRIDAY The first sign of trouble for the Indians came much sooner than planned for by the Chinese commanders. And it was a result of the chaos that was present over the skies of Myanmar at this time. The Pro-Chinese forces were attacking the loyalists in the south o...

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kya vivek & shankar ji ... you come like advertisements . there is just a burst then u suddenly disappear ... Please guys .... You have made a fan in me for your writing so please keep posting Believe me when I say that its even more frustrating for me to not be able to write the scenes more fr...

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I have read that the primary reason why Mujahedin beat the Soviets in Afghanistan was that they had the Pakistani hinterland to fall back on, and that through the use of Stingers, they effectively denied the Soviets the primary weapon that can be deployed in such a terrain - close air support using...

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THE NATIONAL AIRBORNE COMMAND CENTRE (NACC) CALL SIGN: PATRIOT EAGLE AIRSPACE OVER MAHARASHTRA 0900 IST FRIDAY The MIG-29s had taken up their usual position alongside the lumbering Airborne Command post. The flight had broken the top cloud cover almost together and was greeted by a bright sunny blu...

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Happy Diwali to all!! I just happened to get a break these days out of my murderous schedule to actually write the next scene. It had gotten so bad at work that I had to read and catch up on the scenario myself before I got my act together. How I wish for more time, but I have to make a living as we...

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INDIAN ARMY POSITIONS THE HILLS NORTHEAST OF TAWANG 0815 IST FRIDAY The cold had extinguished all of the burning trees within minutes. The fresh snow was beginning to fall back on the charred landscape to again cover it with a fresh layer of white. The smoke and dust clouds had all but settled down...

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We will do well not to overstimate the damage to the Paki state's fabric with developments in NWFP. The PA deployments are all still facing east. heavy weapons like APCs, Tanks, Field art etc. are not being used so far. Well, you are right about the heavy ground equipment facing east. nonetheless, ...

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Where did we see these tactics before? Someplace beginning with a 'K', under Jernel whatshisname... oh yes Musharaf the Commando. So, are we looking at an army led by a one-trick pony? Something like that, yes. The resemblance is striking. And it is a reasonable expectation that the end-result will...

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You know, the recent news coming forward about the Paki Army's combat tactics against the militants in the outlying regions is extremely interesting to say the least. it might be worthwhile to look at these. For example, it is now being reported that the Paki troops are being airlifted via helicopte...

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INDIAN ARMY POSITIONS THE HILLS NORTHEAST OF TAWANG 0735 IST FRIDAY The day had started uneventfully for the area. The Chinese had not attacked even after the sun had come up over the region to reveal the beginning of the third day of the war. The bright sunlight and the blue skies now revealed the...

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THE NATIONAL AIRBORNE COMMAND CENTRE (NACC)
CALL SIGN: PATRIOT-EAGLE
SECURE TARMAC AREA, LOHEGAON AFS
0735 IST FRIDAY

â€œThe empty berths in the naval harbours can be seen hereâ€¦and in this image you can see them hereâ€¦and here. Further, here in thisâ€¦â€

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You have portrayed Indian defence Forces always on defensive, outgunned, outnumbered and always scrambling with assetts (against Chinese)? In every fights against Chinese you have shown PLA to have upper hand with initial numerical superiority, they are reday to die and eager to sacrifice their tro...

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THE ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR COMMAND (ANC) THE SOUTHEASTERN INDIAN OCEAN REGION 0720 HRS (IST) FRIDAY One of the first people to be informed about the Chinese naval threat apart from the CNS was the Commander of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, or the ANC, and who in turn, ordered the immediate launch o...

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Vivek Hope you find time for the next post on the soon. Eagerly looking forward to the encounter of INS Chola with Chinki sub/s... A post from you or Shankar is what we need. It will clear the air here Actually that was what i was thinking about doing before i suddenly noticed that things had abrup...

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Guys, may I offer the Peace pipe to everyone here? the tit for tat posts are leading us only down only one path, and that is to the trash can. this will happen as soon as some admin boss takes a look in here. furthermore, newer members like me and others are put in awkward situations when two long t...

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THE SOUTH CHINA SEA REGION JUST SOUTH OF THE SOUTHERN EDGE OF THE CHINESE COASTLINE 0715 IST FRIDAY The skies above were clear. There was partial cloud cover but it was less than fifteen percent in most areas. It was the first pass of the day for this sector as far as the Indian Cartosat satellite ...

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<CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE> The fact that it was momentary was not disputed. The Chinese commanders were simply regrouping, and their first attacks had brought them within three dozen metres of the Indian defences. Despite the expected heavy casualties, the next wave would take them much closer....

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As for maneuvering at high supersonic speed, pulling a few G is laborious and produces a relatively a large radius of curvature, but that itself puts enough challenge for Anti-Missile Defense (AMD) to projecting determine the speed of missile and projecting it path. Not to mention the unintentional...

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All missile/ flight vehicle programs will have some common features gained via other programs. But by the time Nirbhay comes, I anticipate it to have onboard systems - several of which- will be a generation ahead of what is in the Brahmos. Some of the Indian contribution to the Brahmos stems from t...

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Vivek, I think the hypersonics program is intended to deliver a long range missile without the MTCR restrictions. The Long range cruise missiles are being addressed by another group at DRDL, thats where the Nirbhay et al come in What you are saying is true, but since the Hypersonic program is for t...

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50km might still below the radar horizon of most ships, assuming the radar is 100ft in the air. An aircraft can come in low and release the Kh-31 and leave and the target ship may only see the missile popping up and never the aircraft. Itâ€™s not that easy IMO. If the incoming aircraft is at extrem...

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