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An abudance of warbirds decorating important centers of the government can be seen in Delhi. Besides the Indian Air Force Museum at Palam, which at latest count hosts nearly 34 warbirds of different era, retired aircraft can be seen at government organisations like the WAC HQ at Subroto Park, Air HQ at Vayu Bhavan, DG NCC Office and a good number of schools. |
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New Delhi
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Delhi has Safdarjung Airfield which is a civilian airfield that houses the Delhi Flying Club, Palam Airfield which houses both the International Airport as well as the Indian Air Force Station. Outside Delhi enroute to Meerut is the Airbase of Hindon, which houses some strike aircraft like the MiG-27M. Hindon has a Sukhoi-7 airframe displayed within the airbase. This was an Ex-32 Squadron machine which was taken on charge when 32 Sqn converted to the MiG-21. In addition to the Air Force establishment, there are several other warbirds available for viewing throughout the City.
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IAF Museum, Palam
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A unique experience for an enthusiast of aviation in India would be to pay a visit to the Indian Air Force Museum at Palam. Situated on the outer suburbs of New Delhi, The capital of the Indian Republic, the Museum is quite a distance by road from the centre of the city. But a visit to it is well worth the effort one puts in reaching it. The only one of its kind in India till the recent unveiling of the Naval Air Museum in Goa, the IAF Museum offers an insight not only into the history of the Indian Air Force but a complete picture of Military aviation in India. Starting from the initial days when Indian aviators flew for the Royal Flying Corps during the First World War, right up to the days of the Kargil Operations. The visitor is regaled with pictures, mementoes, souvenirs, models, and the actual aircraft themselves. The New IAF Museum website will be built in due course of time. Meanwhile please visit the
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Delhi
