East Pakistan Air Operations, 1971
East Pakistan Air Operations incorporate the interdiction, air defense, ground support, and logistics missions flown by the Indian Air Force and the Bangladesh Air Force in support of the advancing Mukti Bahini (called Operation Cactus Lily) in the eastern theater of the Indo-Pakistani conflict of 1971. Although the first of the engagements between the opposing airpowers occurred before the formal declaration of hostilities, the events described below include only those conducted after the declaration of war. The Indian Air force also helped the Mukti Bahini organize a formation of light aircraft (called Kilo flight) which were manned and serviced by Bengali pilots and technicians who had defected from the Pakistani Air Force. This unit had launched attacks on targets in Bangladesh on 3 De
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East Pakistan Air Operations, 1971
East Pakistan Air Operations incorporate the interdiction, air defense, ground support, and logistics missions flown by the Indian Air Force and the Bangladesh Air Force in support of the advancing Mukti Bahini (called Operation Cactus Lily) in the eastern theater of the Indo-Pakistani conflict of 1971. Although the first of the engagements between the opposing airpowers occurred before the formal declaration of hostilities, the events described below include only those conducted after the declaration of war. The Indian Air force also helped the Mukti Bahini organize a formation of light aircraft (called Kilo flight) which were manned and serviced by Bengali pilots and technicians who had defected from the Pakistani Air Force. This unit had launched attacks on targets in Bangladesh on 3 De
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East Pakistan Air Operations i ...... at between India and Pakistan.
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19 aircraft lost by IAF to various causes.
combatant
(Joined the war on 3 December 1971)
date
1971-12-16
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place of military conflict
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Defeat ofPakistan Air ForceEastern Contingent
Indian Air Force gained absolute air superiority over East Pakistan Air Force
Indian tactical and strategic victory
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1 SukhoiSu-7BMK Squadron
16Canadair Sabre, 2 T-33 Trainer, 8 Helicopters.
2CanberraSquadron
3 FlightsAlouette IIIHelicopters
3 FlightsMi-4
3Folland GnatSquadrons
3Mig 21FL Squadrons
4Hawker HunterSquadrons
Bangladesh Air Force: Kilo Flight
Indian Air Force Eastern Command:
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East Pakistan Air Operations i ...... targets in Bangladesh on 3 De
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East Pakistan Air Operations, 1971
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