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#Reliving1971
On evening of 03 Dec 1971, then PM Smt Indira Gandhi announced-
''I speak to you at a moment of grave peril to our country...The Pakistan Air Force suddenly struck at our airfields in Amritsar, Pathankot, Srinagar, Avantipur, Utterlai, Jodhpur, Ambala & Agra''
(1/n)
On evening of 03 Dec 1971, then PM Smt Indira Gandhi announced-
''I speak to you at a moment of grave peril to our country...The Pakistan Air Force suddenly struck at our airfields in Amritsar, Pathankot, Srinagar, Avantipur, Utterlai, Jodhpur, Ambala & Agra''
(1/n)
The first hostilities had broken-out between India & Pakistan!
However, known to a few, Pakistani Submarine Ghazi was already on the prowl on the Eastern coast of India since end-Nov - its target, the aircraft carrier #INSVikrant - the pride of #IndianNavy (2/n).
#NavalArchives
However, known to a few, Pakistani Submarine Ghazi was already on the prowl on the Eastern coast of India since end-Nov - its target, the aircraft carrier #INSVikrant - the pride of #IndianNavy (2/n).
#NavalArchives
In fact, from 27 Nov onwards, PNS Ghazi hung around 5-10 miles off the harbour entrance, armed with torpedoes & mines, waiting for Vikrant.
Did Ghazi get its target? Or did Vikrant manage to counter the deadly submarine?
To know more, watch this space (3/n)
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
Did Ghazi get its target? Or did Vikrant manage to counter the deadly submarine?
To know more, watch this space (3/n)
#SwarnimVijayVarsh
#Reliving1971 #Shipsatwar
INS Mysore made stellar contributions during the #WesternFleet #Operations of #1971 War. She was commissioned into #IndianNavy on 29 Aug 1957 as part of the formidable Western Fleet.
Ships Motto ‘Na bibheti kadachana’ (never be afraid).
#NavalArchives
INS Mysore made stellar contributions during the #WesternFleet #Operations of #1971 War. She was commissioned into #IndianNavy on 29 Aug 1957 as part of the formidable Western Fleet.
Ships Motto ‘Na bibheti kadachana’ (never be afraid).
#NavalArchives
#Reliving1971 #ShipsatWar
#INSBeas during #1971IndoPakWar was operating in #BayofBengal with #INSVikrant & #INSBrahmaputra.
On 09/10 Dec 1971, Beas intercepted 'Anwar Baksh' a Pakistani merchant ship masquerading as "MV Azul Hasan Maru" (1/n).
#NavalArchives
#INSBeas during #1971IndoPakWar was operating in #BayofBengal with #INSVikrant & #INSBrahmaputra.
On 09/10 Dec 1971, Beas intercepted 'Anwar Baksh' a Pakistani merchant ship masquerading as "MV Azul Hasan Maru" (1/n).
#NavalArchives
Anwar Baksh was carrying Pakistani soldiers disguised as labourers. Already suspicious of the vessel, Beas immediately despatched 18 of her bravest, under the leadership of Lt Cdr Bazaz, to board, apprehend & seize the vessel (2/n).
Photo of Pak MV which masqueraded as a Neutral
Photo of Pak MV which masqueraded as a Neutral
