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shyamd wrote:
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The father of Indian army soldier Ravi Kumar receives an Indian flag and the uniform of his son from another soldier before Kumar's cremation at Bishna, about 22 kilometers (14 miles) from Jammu, India, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Ravi Kumar was among eight people who died in three days of fierce fighting between rebels and government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir.
In this picture, I see that the new P8-I has a "Window" that is close to a size of a door.
Can some one ID why an ASW would have such a big window?
Observer window
There are five side-facing operator stations and two observer stations with a picture window, through which visual checks can be made, especially in low-flying, search and rescue operations.
In this picture, I see that the new P8-I has a "Window" that is close to a size of a door.
Can some one ID why an ASW would have such a big window?
Observer window
There are five side-facing operator stations and two observer stations with a picture window, through which visual checks can be made, especially in low-flying, search and rescue operations.
Besides this, I can imagine that through this window one has a better view towards the wing-areas, including engines in case it is needed.
Compared to the legacy Fighting Falcon Yes, this is a disaster in the looks dept.
They could've gone easy with piling those burgers, french fries & other crap on her body but well.....
Here's Shahid Kapoor rotating-off 09, checkout the security guy beside the rwy line totally oblivious to the proceedings
I am sorry, but that sure looks like a PLA/PAP contingent to me. The picture could be from any number of floods in China that sees PLA/PAP deployed for relief operations.
Indian Army chief in Kashmir Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain salutes during a wreath-laying ceremony of soldier Ravi Kumar, at an army base in Srinagar, India, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Kumar was killed Wednesday during a raid at a militant hide-out in Kralpora, a remote area about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Srinagar. At least eight people have died in three days of fierce fighting between rebels and government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Wednesday.
Sum Sir,
Nothing great on this year's show, except for the C-130's.. They lead 2 formation flights of transport aircrafts.. I did miss the starting of the parade.. One with 2 AN32's on both its wing and another with 2 AN32s and 2 Do228's in a little boy formation.. Live fist has posted some pics of the flying events of the parade here.
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Reason:ashdivay - chill out. no need to go offensive on people trying to contribute.
shyamd wrote:Indian Army chief in Kashmir Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain salutes during a wreath-laying ceremony of soldier Ravi Kumar, at an army base in Srinagar, India, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Kumar was killed Wednesday during a raid at a militant hide-out in Kralpora, a remote area about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Srinagar. At least eight people have died in three days of fierce fighting between rebels and government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Wednesday.
in Generals shoulder i can see one badge "SCOUTE" ... some body tell me what that means...
Indian Prime MInister Manmohan Singh (2L) shakes hands with the commanders of Indian armed forces, as Indian Defence Minister A. K. Anthony (C), and Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Norman Anil Kumar Browne (L) look on during the inauguration of a five day long Annual Combined Commanders conference in New Delhi on October 11, 2011. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will review the security situation and operational preparedness with the top commanders of the three services with special focus on border terrorism. The commanders, including the chiefs of Army, Air Force and Navy, will brief him about the present situation regarding India's borders.
shyamd wrote:Indian Army chief in Kashmir Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain salutes during a wreath-laying ceremony of soldier Ravi Kumar, at an army base in Srinagar, India, Friday, Sept. 30, 2011. Kumar was killed Wednesday during a raid at a militant hide-out in Kralpora, a remote area about 130 kilometers (80 miles) north of Srinagar. At least eight people have died in three days of fierce fighting between rebels and government forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Wednesday.
in Generals shoulder i can see one badge "SCOUTE" ... some body tell me what that means...
Called-up a mate who's in-the-know & he said that its still alive
Me: Does it have any 'fixed' time movements or kabhi-bhi? Him: Nope, nothing is ever fixed. But goes and comes under full emergency rules of airfield. Accorded high priority
I would avoid being seen with a cam around it. I was traced down once to my desk and asked to handover photos
Me: Well i stay in Mumbai, so i'm far enough but will hold-on to your advice
I agree that the aircraft flies out once in a while.
How do I arrive at the conclusion ? - just look at the historical imagery in Google Earth. The only way to prove it is not flying is to say that it is being moved in and out of the hangar frequently which really doesnt make sense!
There is still no clear picture of the aircraft .. here is one taken from the NOIDA highway.. not many out there showing the IAF roundels and finflash placement..
Jagan saar, are you sure it is the NOIDA Highway? There are two in Noida, the Noida-Greater Noida Expressway and the DND, both of which are far from Indira Gandhi Airport. Did you mean the Gurgaon Expressway?
IIRC from newspaper reports ARC had 2 B-707s for 'experimental' purposes for ages but hardly flew. One was supposed to have been decommissioned a while back and cannibalized to service the other aircraft. Maybe after the hangar roof collapse wrote off the Gulfstream III making ARC bereft of ELINT capabilities, these 'experimental' birds have become a priority!
Btw the gulfstream III supposed to have been written off has surfaced again! http://forums.bharat-rakshak.com/viewto ... RC#p482315 Telegraph has reported this but their site doesn't archive the pages so can't give a link for it. The tail number is seen in pic 1 & pic 2 So did they resuscitate the aircraft? Mysterious are the ways of our intelligence agencies
^^ Find it hard to believe that such a large org like RAW and ARC have just 2 old B-707s + 1 Gulfstream-III as their ELINT fleet!! Surely, they have to have more aircraft than that.
come on, this is all public info. IISS annual publication military balance lists all that IIRC. being over secretive creates its own security problems.
I meant the resultant khujli to try and do stuff to get more info.
Like those who tried to take more pictures from the adjoining highway.
I say jeehaard against evil surya-ullah who won't allow mango abduls to discuss and gain in the djinn arts related knawledge....may teesta setalvad hautn you in your dreams......
sum wrote:^^ Find it hard to believe that such a large org like RAW and ARC have just 2 old B-707s + 1 Gulfstream-III as their ELINT fleet!! Surely, they have to have more aircraft than that.
No need for more. They have computer laser binoculars and all.
Compared to the legacy Fighting Falcon Yes, this is a disaster in the looks dept.
