Naviator

Born at very young age/aviator ✈️ / Sarcastic

[Naviator @WasimRa18686974]

@malikfeb @IAmSudhirMishra Sir any update on Panchayat 3😁

[IN @IndiannavyMedia]

"Guardians of the Seas”

#IndianNavy's swift action foils Hijack attempt! heroic rescue of MV Lila Norfolk's crew by #marcos #INSChennai.

A beacon of humanitarian aid in Maritime Security Operations across oceans 🌊; ⚓ Indian Navy remains committed to a #CombatReady, #Credible, #Cohesive and #FutureproofForce
#HeroesAtSea

[Jaideep Maolankar @JA_Maolankar]

👌यह हुई ना बात!

[Shiv Aroor @ShivAroor]

Farewell, Lt Col KBS Natt 🙏🏽💔🇮🇳

In 2015, while saving 3 soldiers during a terror encounter in Kupwara, he took a bullet in his face. Continued to fight, killed 1 terrorist. Spent next 8 yrs in coma. Passed away yesterday. Bravest of the brave.

Small tribute on my show today:

[Angad Singh @zone5aviation]

Marking @indiannavy #NavyDay this year with a throwback to an incredible week with the aviators of the service earlier this year. An amazing group of people that allow us to do our best work. #NavyDay23

[Vayu Aerospace Review @ReviewVayu]

Our new edition is out!! Do have a look (or download) our Issue 6 Nov/Dec 2023 at: https://t.co/kCcDez7MnQ

Cover of the Il-38SD by the talented Angad Singh @zone5aviation ⚡️⚡️

[Rahul Singh @rahulsinghx]

WATERSHED IN NAVAL HISTORY. A woman officer has assumed the command of a warship for the first time, says Navy Chief Adm R Hari Kumar.

[Tyler Rogoway @Aviation_Intel]

Il-38’s Retirement Brings An Indian Maritime Patrol Era To An End

Read our full report on this fascinating aircraft by clicking the image below:
https://t.co/VzHdVI3l3p

[Vayu Aerospace Review @ReviewVayu]

That's a great piece Piotr and lucky that you witnessed the first sight and flight of the SD. History as they say...from inception to retirement ✌️✌️👍👍

[Anshuman Chatterjee @chatterjeea330]

Last Flight of the Stallion .. 1977-23 Remembering those who we lost and are on Eternal Patrol.. my tribute .. #IndianNavy #NavalAviation #IL38SD #Illushin #INAS315 #AviationArt #Maritime_Patrol #navy #IndianArmedForces #national_Defence_Academy #NDA #penandink

[INS Vikrant @IN_R11Vikrant]

Adieu Winged Stallions! 🇮🇳

[Vayu Aerospace Review @ReviewVayu]

Some more...

Indian Navy bids farewell to Il-38SD LRMPA

While flying will come to an end, two of these aircraft will remain stationed permanently at the National Maritime Heritage Museum, Lothal, Gujarat and at Nipani in Karnataka - "inspiring the future generations".

📷VAYU

[Angad Singh @zone5aviation]

The wind has picked up and is wreaking havoc at the Il-38SD retirement ceremony in Goa — almost as if Mother Nature is rebelling at the thought of losing these charismatic old gals…

[Naviator @WasimRa18686974]

@vivbajaj @PranjalKamra

[Belagavi News.in |X| All About Belagavi 🇮🇳 @belagavi_news]

Standing proud at Nippani's entrance, this decommissioned IL-38 SD of the Indian Navy embodies a legacy that soars beyond the skies. Saluting the veteran plane's unwavering service and the heroes it carried, forever etched in our hearts.
#Aviation #NavyPride #Nostalgic

[Naviator @WasimRa18686974]

@docpathan @padhucfp I have been a part of Nippon journey since 2017 and seen the lower times as mentioned by you. However increasing AUM size looks like a red flag

[Mountain Rats @mountain_rats]

Ever heard about an Indian Navy Sailor who stole an Indian Navy Hawker Sea Hawk to satisfy his urge of flying after he failed to join the Indian Air Force?
Leading Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic Ajit Singh Gill had a long urge to fly fighter planes and his ambition to be seated into one was not fulfilled since the Indian Navy only allowed Officers to fly Aircraft. Gill was not only a Mechanic but also a trained pilot possessing a Private Pilots' Licence (PPL) after he trained himself on single-engine aircraft in Delhi Flying Club and also built aero models in his free time. After joining the Navy, he rose to become a Naval Aircraft Ordnance Mechanic and was placed in INAS 300 Squadron “White Tiger”. However, Gill’s urge to fly fighters was still unsatisfied as he tried to make two failed attempt to join Air Force as an emergency commissioned officer. Frustrated and agitated by the fact that his flying license has also lapsed and he cannot make a cut into Air Force, drove him to a breaking point.
On the Sunday Morning of August 12, 1964, Gill just strapped himself upon on a Sea Hawk numbered IN-163 without wearing a Bone Dome, and took off in the skies of Chennai buzzing the INS Vikrant. He had taught himself on the flight controls as he casually asked the Pilots about them while helping them strap into their cockpit. The Air Traffic Controller went full berserk as they realized Gill was off his duty and the Sea Hawk was piloted by him. Attempts to contact him were futile, as he did not have the Bone Dome to communicate with Ground Men. Using all the knowledge he possessed, he satisfied his urge on a Fighter Plane but soon realized he could not land the aircraft back at the Airport.
He lacked knowledge about the brakes and flaps so he instead landed the aircraft on water ( becoming the first Indian to land a Sea Hawk on water), off Tiruvanmiyur Beach as he was found unconscious on the water surface by local fishermen.

He was sentenced to Two-Year Imprisonment under Section 74 of the Navy Act, not for stealing a fighter aircraft, but for his absence at a given place and time which was a breach of code and conduct. After completing his sentence he just disappeared and was never known since then. On Ajit’s case, Veteran Carrier Pilot Admiral Vinod Pasricha commented :

"I think Ajit would have made an excellent fighter pilot. He had all the right ingredients -- courage, determination, capability, enthusiasm and perhaps the little madness associated with all of us."

[Kushal Kumar Sinha @KushalSinha001]

In a first, Telangana Police has distributed battery operated 'AC helmets' to traffic constables on experimental basis. Helmets r designed to draw air from 3 vents & is designed to protect the CTs from sunstroke. The battery lasts for 3 hours on a half an hour charge.

[SpokespersonNavy @indiannavy]

The precise drop & ensuing recovery of the ADC 150 during the maiden trial drop undertaken by #IndianNavy & NSTL, Vizag off #Goa from an IL 38 aircraft will add the critical capability of tactical logistics at sea in support of IN Fleet at large distances with quick response time