Aircraft Photo of V642 | Tupolev Tu-124K | India - Air Force | AirHistory.net #632934
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:V642
Aircraft Original Type:Tupolev Tu-124
Aircraft Generic Type:Tupolev Tu-124
Aircraft Version:Tupolev Tu-124K
C/n (msn):6351901
Operator Titles:India - Air Force
Local Operator Name:भारतीय वायु सेना
Unit Markings:Air HQ Communications Squadron (AHQCS)
Aircraft Name:Raj Hunsa
Location
City / Area:Lucknow / Lucknow Zoo [ Off-Airport ]
Country:India
 
Photo Date:16 January 2019
Photo by:Arjun Sarup
Photo ID: 632934
Photo Comment

Bird of metal at Lucknow Zoo. "Rajhans" is one of two Tu-124K survivors. The other aircraft, "Rajdoot" is at IAF Museum Palam. The third aircraft, "Pushpaka" was lost with the cockpit crew in a landing accident at Jorhat on 4 Nov 1977 that had the PM on board. The Tu-124K served with Air HQ Communication Sqn. from 1966-84. One could see them operate frequently at Palam

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