Fly high Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh 💔🙏💐
Thanks for your service to the nation 🇮🇳
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Aatish Pillai
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Aatish Pillai
@severerocket
Aviation Photographer 🇮🇳
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The metamorphosis of Lohegaon(Poona/Pune/2 Wing) into an IAF base began on this day, 7 Feb 1947.
No. 2 Sqn moved in from Kohat as part of the post–WWII reorg. In May, No. 8 Sqn followed, and in August, No. 3 Sqn arrived.
On 21 May 1947, the station was redesignated an IAF base, transitioning from RAFl to IAF officer command. On 15 September 1947, it was formally renamed No. 2 Wing, IAF.
But the real beginning was 7 Feb 1947. From that moment on, Poona never looked back.
Since then, 23 fighter squadrons have been permanently based here at one time or another. That means more than half of the IAF’s fighter force has passed through this base.
For the nerds, these were:
2 Sqn, 3 Sqn, 4 Sqn, 5 Sqn, 6 Sqn, 8 Sqn, 10 Sqn, 15 Sqn, 16 Sqn, 17 Sqn, 20 Sqn, 21 Sqn, 23 Sqn, 24 Sqn, 28 Sqn, 30 Sqn, 31 Sqn, 35 Sqn, 37 Sqn, 45 Sqn, 47 Sqn, 220 Sqn, 221 Sqn
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10th 'Defence Forces Veterans Day' was celebrated at Air Force Station Pune on 14 Jan 26. Hon'ble Higher and Technical Education Minister of Maharashtra Shri Chandrakant Bacchu Patil, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest, acknowledging the veterans' dedication and sacrifice. Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, GOC-in-C, Southern Command, Vice Adm Anil Jaggi, Comdt, NDA, AVM Gurjot Singh Bhullar, SOA, HQ SWAC and Air Cmde Satbir Singh Rai, AOC, Air Force Station Pune were also present highlighting welfare measures and expressing gratitude to our heroes. The event was preceded by a wreath laying ceremony at the Station War Memorial to pay homage to the brave hearts for their supreme sacrifice and dedicated service to the nation.
The focus was on enhancing awareness among veterans and their families on pension grievances, financial assistance, Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme and welfare schemes. Lectures by Directorate of Air Veterans, PCDA and Zila Sainik Kalyan Board were also conducted during the event.
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Aatish Pillai retuiteado
Soaring into the New Year, one formation at a time. Wishing everyone a very happy 2026!
📸 @severerocket
#suryakiran #aerobatics #newyear #2026 #iaf
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@Huk06 @VishnuNDTV @vantortech -5 fighter jets (S2A)
-1 large platform (AW&C/ELINT etc, S2A)
-6 radars
-2 C&C
-1 large platform (in AW&C hangar, A2S)
Some fighter jets (in hangar, A2S)
-Some UAS (in hangar, A2S)
-2 Air Defence (AD)
-11 air bases (hit)
9 terrorist camps (destroyed)
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And still shameless 🤡
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@VishnuNDTV @vantortech We destroyed 7 planes and they are stuck on holes in roof 😂😂😂
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In images: New buildings at the site of the Nur Khan base the IAF struck, Sukkur hangar cleared out and area levelled. We have a full sequence of developments on Nur Khan.
Exclusive: Pakistan Constructs New Buildings At Bases Struck By IAF. 📷:@vantortech
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@SWAC_IAF Amazing day! Event very nicely hosted by IAF 2 Wing 🫡
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Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted an air awareness campaign at Air Force Station Lohegaon as part of 'Know Your Forces'. The event showcased IAF's war fighting potential, inspiring students and youths to consider a career in the IAF. Highlights included sky diving, a fighter aircraft flypast, static aircraft Systems display and demonstrations by IAF Special Force 'Garud'. Over 10,000 spectators attended. #IAF #AirDisplay @IAF_MCC
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#ExerciseGaruda25: Maintaining a high operational tempo, the Indian Air Force and French Air and Space Force crew are working seamlessly together, executing varied mission profiles and showcasing outstanding proficiency.
The professionalism, precision, and cohesive teamwork continue to deepen interoperability and reinforce the strength of this bilateral partnership.
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#JointTraining #Interoperability #AirPower #DefenceCooperation
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@sajaniaf Sir, please correct me if i am wrong, it's a outside loop, right? With canopy facing the audience?
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An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show, today. The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident.
IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief.
A court of inquiry is being constituted, to ascertain the cause of the accident.
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