HAL Ajeet [E1973]

displayed on the round about in front of St Mary's High School in Pune. Pic Courtesy : Kapil ChandniClick to Enlarge
One of our unexpected discoveries in Pune was a Gnat at St Mary's School. When Kapil was in Pune on one of his regular visits, he was informed of an aircraft at St Mary's School. It turned out to be HAL Gnat E-1973 . The aircraft is displayed on a roundabout just in front of the school.
Click to EnlargeThe emblem on the nose was quite mysterious and we were having thoughts of having discovered a new Gnat unit. Mr. Anandeep Pannu later identified the emblem as that of the St Mary's School!. Pic Courtesy : Kapil Chandni.

The Gnat carries the emblem of the St Mary's school on the nose, and overall seemed to be in good condition, though the nosewheel oleo leg had sunk in because of the weight of the aircraft.

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