Warbirds of India

The Folland Gnat E247 fighter at Salaria Square at the National Defence Academy Building at Khadakvasla, Pune. Photos Courtesy : Dr. Shiv Shankar Sastry. & Kapil Chandni.

The place of pride goes to the Gnat which is displayed in front of the Main NDA building. E 247 seems to have been upgraded to Ajeet configuration, but the accompanying plaque identifies the aircraft as a Gnat.

Another View of the Gnat at the National Defence Academy Building at Khadakvasla, Pune. The Cockpit is covered with Canvas to prevent water seeping in and causing corrosion.    Photo Courtesy : Rahul