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Lockheed L1049 Super Constellation

The Indian Air Force took charge of about eight Lockheed Super Constellations that have been handed over from Air India. These aircraft were operated in the Maritime Recce Role.

In 1977, Six of the Super Connies were handed over to the Navy's 315 Squadron. The remaining two served as freighters with No.6 Squadron till they were finally phased out in the early 80s

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BG579 at Muharraq in 1970
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BG579 at Muharraq in 1970

Super Constellation BG579 'D' passing through Muharraq May 1970. Robert Shaw captured this picture on an his "grotty Agfa".

Date: 18 Oct 09
Views: 83
Serial: BG579
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Robert Shaw

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BG579 at Muharraq in 1970
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BG579 at Muharraq in 1970

Super Constellation BG579 'D' passing through Muharraq May 1970. Robert Shaw captured this picture on an his "grotty Agfa".

Date: 18 Oct 09
Views: 69
Serial: BG579
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Robert Shaw

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Classic Constellation
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Classic Constellation

Super Constellation BG579 'P' on a the UK Courier seen in London

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 635
Serial: BG579
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Anandeep Pannu

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Constellation in Camo!
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Constellation in Camo!

A rare photograph of Super Constellation BG-583 sporting a hastily applied 'Camo' scheme on the aircraft in the wake of the 1971 War

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 734
Serial: BG583
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Anandeep Pannu

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Constellation BG583 at Heathrow
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Constellation BG583 at Heathrow

Constellation BG583 in better times sans the camo colors it used to sport post 71 war.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 755
Serial: BG583
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Anandeep Pannu

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Troop transport during the 62 War
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Troop transport during the 62 War

BG-575 seen ferrying Army troops during the 1962 crisis.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 787
Serial: BG575
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Indian Air Force

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Super Connie at Lohegaon
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Super Connie at Lohegaon

A superb color photograph of Constellation BG579 'P' seen at Lohegaon. Note the Canberras in the background which formed the other flight of No.6 Squadron.

Date: 09 Feb 06
Views: 1066
Serial: BG579
Unit: No.6 Squadron
Copyright: Anandeep Pannu

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