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Antonov 12 at Leh Airfield

AN-12s from No.44 Mighty Jets Squadron at Leh AFS. The Squadron was raised on eight aircraft on 01 March 1961 as part of an expansion in the IAF's airlift capabilities. A further eight of the type were ordered for the No.44 Squadron in early 1962. This aircraft's 'BL 700-series' serial no. indicates that it belongs to the second batch purchased.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Full size: 700x462
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An-12 [BL533] flying over the Himalayas (c.1964)first Antonov 12s L649 and L646 in UKprevious
Antonov 12 at Leh Airfield

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nextAntonov An-12 at the IAF MuseumlastAn-12 L650 of No.44 Squadron
An-12 [BL533] flying over the Himalayas (c.1964)first Antonov 12s L649 and L646 in UKprevious
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