Palam Air Force Museum
The Air Force Museum, located at Delhi Palam Airport, has a considerable collection of non-operating Indian Air Force aircraft and a wide range of photographs, models and mementoes relating to the history of the Indian Air Force. The museum is located less than two kilometers north (ca 500 m west from the Thimayya Marg and Palam Rd intersection) of the domestic terminal complex on Palam Road. This museum is well worth a visit for any aviation enthusiast. Remember to pack lightly as bags are not allowed in the museum. There is no entry fee.
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Location
Photo Gallery
Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 |
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Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-21 |
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An Antonov-12. This transport aircraft type served in the Indian Air Force till the early nineties. |
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PZL TS-11 Iskra trainer aircraft |
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The Tupolev-124 type was phased out in 1980 after serving as a VIP transport. |
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The HAL/Folland Gnat. IAF received the first Folland built Gnat in 1957. |
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The Hawker Bristol manufactured Tempest MK II fighter/fighter bomber was the most powerful single engine fighter of its days. The Tempest served for the IAF from 1946 to 1955. |
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The upper part of the nose landing gear of the TU-124. |
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The Mystere MK IV A - single-seat interceptor/fighter bomber operated in IAF from 1957 to 1976. The French manufactured Mystere had a maximum speed of 580 knots (0.9 Mach) but could fly at supersonic speeds in a shallow dive. |
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A Sikorsky S-55 Whirlwind helicopter |