4.3K views · 113 reactions | INDUCTION: Fleet Readiness Center Western Pacific tows the first aircraft into their new hangar on Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni. MCAS Iwakuni | Carrier Airwing Five | Naval Air Facility Atsugi | AFN Iwakuni | Facebook

A rare aviation moment was captured in Thiruvananthapuram as the Indian Navy’s MiG-29K fighter jet was seen soaring into the sky after taking off from the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The sight of the combat jet in full power left onlookers thrilled, giving civilians a glimpse of India’s growing naval strength. The brief appearance also highlighted the Navy’s increasing focus on strengthening carrier-based operations in the Indian Ocean Region. Officials said the MiG-29K’s flight showcases the

2.4K views · 53 reactions | On July 16, 1979, the Navy opened its...