Miscellaneous Pictures - Indian Armed Forces

Prem Kumar · Post by **Prem Kumar** » 31 Jan 2012 05:19

Rahul M wrote:so the bodyguards should be unarmed ?? and how will they protect the VIP if a terrorist attacks ?
think a bit before saying meaningless things.

Rahul: as ridiculous as that suggestion sounds, it was exactly this line of thinking that caused us to not develop our China border infrastructure.

Rahul M · Post by **Rahul M** » 31 Jan 2012 05:23

Prem Kumar wrote:
Rahul M wrote:so the bodyguards should be unarmed ?? and how will they protect the VIP if a terrorist attacks ?
think a bit before saying meaningless things.
Rahul: as ridiculous as that suggestion sounds, it was exactly this line of thinking that caused us to not develop our China border infrastructure.

that particular strategy had its place, back then. it is one of the reasons why PLA could not continue staying in India. as such, in certain circumstances it is a legitimate defensive strategy.
of course, it doesn't make sense now.

Perhaps to give a few more seconds (than a sidearm can give) to evacuate the protected from surprise attackers who came through somehow. Maybe there are SOPs to deal with rogue situations.

plus these people would be strongly vetted during appointment and throughout their duty years.

Indranil · Post by **Indranil** » 31 Jan 2012 05:46

SagarAg wrote:Is this image real. Never seen it before. Transport plane dropping bombs.

Does anybody know:
1. Will the CMDS be standard fixtures to all An-32s?
2. What is the fixture just before the rump underneath the belly of the An-32?

rajeshks · Post by **rajeshks** » 31 Jan 2012 06:48

Rahul M wrote:so the bodyguards should be unarmed ?? and how will they protect the VIP if a terrorist attacks ?
think a bit before saying meaningless things.

Rahul, I was talking about the guys in the immediate vicinity of VVIPs. I remember reading about an approach to make the outer rings fool proof so that the guys in the close proximity dont have to carry automatic weapons. pistols may be allowed. Also is it good to see the PM surronded by men carrying guns? if automatic weapons are so imp why the president's body guards are not carrying that.. why SPG is not doing that when PM goes abroad, why many other head of states who faces similar degree of threats do the same.. there may be better ways of ensuring security..

i would say keeping heavily armed men in close proximity of VVIPs is like trying to prevent hacking attacks by using anti-virus in the system. there may be better mechanisms like firewalls to prevent the threat from reaching the system .. JMT..

Mayuresh · Post by **Mayuresh** » 31 Jan 2012 06:53

Hiten wrote:
Aditya G wrote:I want to see pics of lady SPG
at 17:48 she can be seen approaching the PM's car from the left-hand side of the screen, as the car comes to a halt. She walks up to the far side, on the side the PM's wife emerges. Lady not hard to track; without a tie

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXP_F7SW8p0

Question: We saw the PM's wife get a lady SPG officer protecting her. Why does the President not have any lady SPG officers in her security cordon? Also, are there any lady presidential bodyguards? Those who throw themselves over the president in case of an attack? Yes, in other countries, this Q would be stupid but in India, we need to respect some cultural sensibilities

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 31 Jan 2012 07:09

Found these nice few shots by a Japanese photog on Flickr

Republic Day 2012 http://www.flickr.com/photos/miyataka_j ... 055909647/

Republic Day 2011 http://www.flickr.com/photos/miyataka_j ... 099893483/

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 31 Jan 2012 08:36

adityadange wrote:
chackojoseph wrote:Must be familiar.

Flag Ceremony at Wagah Border
its nice to see female BSF jawans in the pic.

Like em'? BSF Women Guards

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 31 Jan 2012 09:00

Apologies if seen earlier:

Woman leads Indian Air Force marching Contingent at 63rd Republic Day

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 31 Jan 2012 09:04

UPDATED: INS Viraat - Indian Navy Aircraft Carrier [Wallpaper material]

posting the updated pics

higher-res pics can be accessed by clicking on the pics

nits · Post by **nits** » 31 Jan 2012 10:55

There is a postal stamp issued for SPG; was not awere - posting below

merlin · Post by **merlin** » 31 Jan 2012 12:33

chackojoseph wrote:Indian Coast Guard Chetak helicopter lands on a ships container

Interesting comments on that page. Someone sure has takleef

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 31 Jan 2012 13:40

^^^^ I had deleted a rash of em the day it was posted. The zombies struck again.

sudhan · Post by **sudhan** » 31 Jan 2012 16:01

Couldn't find a pic for the DRDO Netra, after I read about it in the BR home page news feed.. So here it is

There is an interesting u-toob video showing the netra in action..

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 01 Feb 2012 08:36

Indian Coast Guard Helicopter and Sailor in action

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 02 Feb 2012 09:44

Indian Coast Guard Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel on high seas

jamwal · Post by **jamwal** » 02 Feb 2012 10:42

Brochures of Netra + some other ROVs from Def Expo 2010. Took a long time for induction

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 03 Feb 2012 07:47

Check the Kumaon Cap

Commanding Officer of 13 Rashtriya Rifles (KUMAON) Colonel Manish Chaturvedi, SM gives prizes

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 03 Feb 2012 08:09

rajeshks wrote: Rahul, I was talking about the guys in the immediate vicinity of VVIPs. I remember reading about an approach to make the outer rings fool proof so that the guys in the close proximity dont have to carry automatic weapons. pistols may be allowed. Also is it good to see the PM surronded by men carrying guns? if automatic weapons are so imp why the president's body guards are not carrying that.. why SPG is not doing that when PM goes abroad, why many other head of states who faces similar degree of threats do the same.. there may be better ways of ensuring security..

1st of all no outer ring is fool proof. These guys are not protecting dictators but elected leaders of a democratic country. And as elected leaders they need to meet with common folks from time to time. In those cases just arming the outer ring is useless. And a lot of the overt show of weaponry, dark glasses etc is also to intimidate - that is a lesson well learned from Khan. The PBG is a ceremonial outfit for the most part hence, the comparison is not valid.

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 03 Feb 2012 15:54

My Latest Photo shows (in-part) Dassault's Successful Marketing

http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/ ... -rafale-b/

More here http://vishal.jolapara.in/2011/05/13/dassault-rafale/

rajanb · Post by **rajanb** » 03 Feb 2012 17:34

^^^ Thanks Vishal

tejas · Post by **tejas** » 03 Feb 2012 19:59

If function follows form, this the world's best jet

Hiten · Post by **Hiten** » 03 Feb 2012 21:39

Vishal Jolapara wrote:My Latest Photo shows (in-part) Dassault's Successful Marketing
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/ ... -rafale-b/

Truly worthy of much

Much disappointment that not many took [or published] pics of the other beauties at last year's AI

one of the few that came my way with mucho difficulty

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/308484/misc/Aer ... ame.in.jpg

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 04 Feb 2012 07:00

rajanb wrote:^^^ Thanks Vishal

Austin wrote:
Vishal Jolapara wrote:My Latest Photo shows (in-part) Dassault's Successful Marketing
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/ ... -rafale-b/

More here http://vishal.jolapara.in/2011/05/13/dassault-rafale/
Vishal Excellent pics ..... .

Thank Guys! Your compliments are my only motivation.

Singha wrote:who is this beautiful woman? the shopping bags of deepam silks etc piled up indicate she directly came from MG road lol

Probably some VIP or IAF officer's daughter/relative¿

shiv wrote:
Singha wrote:who is this beautiful woman? the shopping bags of deepam silks etc piled up indicate she directly came from MG road lol
Good catch - there is another female foot to the right of the Deepam bag.

Hiten wrote:Much disappointment that not many took [or published] pics of the other beauties at last year's AI

Saala you want to see more chokariya than do विमान चर्चा, then please bolo na.
Thy shall now edit some तस्वीरें of Aurats instead.

Kersi D wrote:
shiv wrote:Good catch - there is another female foot to the right of the Deepam bag.
Oh boy. The jingoes on BRF are REALLY observant, especially of a lady's foot ! Some eyesight !!!!!!
Perhaps we in BRF should start working closely with RAW (or ISI, Mossad, CIA, MI6, Savak etc)

K

Kersibhai were you there in that BR Meet when i was showing-off all the Aero India 11 ma shoot kareli dhavs?
Red Dress wari Dassault bhabhi yaad che ke nai?

hnair · Post by **hnair** » 04 Feb 2012 08:16

That girl pretty much personifies India as a country - clambering confidentially into a bleeding edge tech symbol, while safely depositing that Deepam Silks bag (the other high point of the day). The French too seem relaxed, respectful and happy around her, instead of patronizing.

Lovely pic, Vishaal-saar for more than one reason

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 04 Feb 2012 08:18

Vishal^^^^, Excellent pics

Indian Coast Guard Chetak Helicopter in Search and Rescue

Bala Vignesh · Post by **Bala Vignesh** » 04 Feb 2012 10:49

Vishal Jolapara wrote: Kersibhai were you there in that BR Meet when i was showing-off all the Aero India 11 ma shoot kareli dhavs?
Red Dress wari Dassault bhabhi yaad che ke nai?

Vishal bhai,

Nice capture.. Loved your comment too...

Hum ko bhi bhabhi ki photo dikhao na..

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 05 Feb 2012 07:27

Indian Naval Ships in Formation led by INS Viraat

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 05 Feb 2012 17:03

Indian Army Recovery Vehicle and men at work

Watch above the boots and below the knees. There is another layer of snow padding.

ASPuar · Post by **ASPuar** » 05 Feb 2012 20:44

chackojoseph wrote:Check the Kumaon Cap

Commanding Officer of 13 Rashtriya Rifles (KUMAON) Colonel Manish Chaturvedi, SM gives prizes

Looks like the Rashtriya Rifles cap...

rohitvats · Post by **rohitvats** » 05 Feb 2012 20:51

^^^That is the normal winter wear with RR badge on it....nothing Kumaoni in it (Regiment or region wise)
Check this:http://frontierindia.net/indiandefence/ ... at-LOC.jpg

abhinavjo · Post by **abhinavjo** » 05 Feb 2012 21:16

^^^^ I guess chako sir would know that.

He's probably talking abt the battalion 13 RR is derived from some battalion from the kumaon regiment..winter wear or no winter wear.

Ashwini · Post by **Ashwini** » 05 Feb 2012 21:58

Vishal Jolapara wrote:More here http://vishal.jolapara.in/2011/05/13/dassault-rafale/

OUTSTANDING!

Having tried uploading to Airliners.net i know its next to impossible to pass their quality standards & get a photo on there.
I made a search for all the Rafale shots in India on Airliners http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.s ... humbnails= & you're directly connected to all of them in some way except the one by Andreas & Rahul.
Would love to see a photo of you with the a/c.
Btw, are you on fb?

VishalJ · Post by **VishalJ** » 05 Feb 2012 23:51

Thank You Chacko, Bala & Ashwini

Ashwini wrote:I made a search for all the Rafale shots in India on Airliners http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.s ... humbnails= & you're directly connected to all of them in some way except the one by Andreas & Rahul.

Me & Rahul were shooting together on the first 2~3 days & i was having dinner with him at his house while he was editing that rafale photo of his.
About Andreas, i helped him to set-up his India travel from the get-go

Bala Vignesh wrote: Hum ko bhi bhabhi ki photo dikhao na..

Presenting: The Dassault Bhabhi | Day 1 - Red Dress
First photo, fully zoomed-out:
Needs to be seen in Full High-Res 1600x http://www.flickr.com/photos/in340vj/6824401539/

Since i was standing downwind to her, I could smell her perfume even before i saw her.
LV bag, Prada shoes, Dior Shades

PratikDas · Post by **PratikDas** » 06 Feb 2012 00:00

^^^ I had to hold back the laughter at only Dassault Bhabhi being in full Technicolor lest SHQ be disturbed.

Raja Bose · Post by **Raja Bose** » 06 Feb 2012 01:43

Vishal Jolapara wrote: Presenting: The Dassault Bhabhi | Day 1 - Red Dress
First photo, fully zoomed-out:
Needs to be seen in Full High-Res 1600x http://www.flickr.com/photos/in340vj/6824401539/

Since i was standing downwind to her, I could smell her perfume even before i saw her.
LV bag, Prada shoes, Dior Shades

She is already somebody's bhabhi all right

Doesn't Dassault have any pre-bhabhi stage PYT motorhams or what?!

And look at her triceps with that hammer-sized bag - any ogling Jingo better watch out!

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 06 Feb 2012 07:51

An Indian Navy Sailor mans the ships gun

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 07 Feb 2012 08:01

INS Tir (A86)

Shrinivasan · Post by **Shrinivasan** » 08 Feb 2012 02:30

Vishal Jolapara wrote:My Latest Photo shows (in-part) Dassault's Successful Marketing
http://www.airplane-pictures.net/photo/ ... -rafale-b/
More here http://vishal.jolapara.in/2011/05/13/dassault-rafale/

Vishal you might want to protect your pictures better? I figured out a way to download you picture... in particular the priceless "lal dresswali" tasveer... I would delete the pic in deference to your copyright and your effort... but thought I would warn you...
Keep up the good work... your pics of AI2011 and others were wooooow!!!

chackojoseph · Post by **chackojoseph** » 08 Feb 2012 06:55

Indian Naval Officers in Ceremonial Uniform at PFR 2012

member_20617 · Post by **member_20617** » 08 Feb 2012 16:29

Vishal Jolapara wrote:Presenting: The Dassault Bhabhi | Day 1 - Red Dress
First photo, fully zoomed-out:
Needs to be seen in Full High-Res 1600x http://www.flickr.com/photos/in340vj/6824401539/

Since i was standing downwind to her, I could smell her perfume even before i saw her.
LV bag, Prada shoes, Dior Shades

Vishal

Kem Cho?

Reminds me of an evergreen (or should I say ever ’red’) song called ‘Lal chadi maidan khadi kya khub ladi’