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This is what the Indian Air Force Museum in Shillong looks like

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This is what the Indian Air Force Museum in Shillong looks like

Streak shadow microlight

Streak shadow microlight
It took its first flight in June 1988. It has been developed from the award winning series produced by Shadow Microlight.

Caribou DHC-4

Caribou DHC-4
It was inducted in 1963 and was a part of IAF till 1988. It was a short take off and landing tactical transport aircraft. It was used to carry out bombings in then East Pakistan during 1971 war and had the distinction of giving airlift to Sheikh Mujibur Rehman and General Niazi after successful 1971 operation.

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The Machines

The Machines
These pictures of magnificent machines in the sky are a treat to glance through

The History section

The History section
This section has everything you want to know about the Eastern Command. From the first flight to all the missions so far, it is dotted with pictures of aircrafts and missions.

Chakor

Chakor
It is a pilotless target aircraft with a fuel capacity of 16.2 gallons. It is launched over a safe area, which then deploys a tow body. The tow body is tracked on radar by fighter aircraft/surface to air guns/ missiles.

Souvenir shop

Souvenir shop
One for the memory

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