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- A restored Dakota aircraft joined the Indian Air Force in an induction ceremony at Hindan air force station.
- The Dakota DC-3 VP 905 has been inducted more than four decades after the aircraft fleet was phased out following an illustrious service record.
- The restored Dakota rechristened as 'Parashuram' .
- The Dakota was accepted by the Chief of Air Staff from the Rajya Sabha MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar on February this year.
- The Dakota popularly known as the Gooney Bird was the first major transport aircraft inducted in the fledgeling Indian Air Force.
- It was at the forefront of operations from 1947 to 1971.The aircraft played a crucial role in Kashmir operations in 1947 war and Bangladesh war.
- After 1971, the Dakota was replaced by Avro HS-748.
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