INS
VIRAAT
Originally:
INS VIRAAT
was originally commissioned by British Royal Navy in 1957 as HMS HERMAS. It
served for 14 years as HMS HERMAS and decommissioned from active duty at 1985.
In April
1986, Hermes was towed from Portsmouth Dockyard to Devonport Dockyard to be
refitted, re-activated and sold to India.
Introduced:
INS VIRAAT
was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 12 May 1987 and served for 3 decades(30
years).It was the oldest aircraft carrier in the world and today 6 March 2017,
it was taken out from the its active duty for Indian Navy.
Symbolize:
The crest of VIRAAT shows an eagle which symbolizes air power
and the five arrows held in the talons of the eagle depict the ship’s versatile
weapon capability.
Carrier:
The operational birds on the carrier were Sea Harrier — (White Tigers-fighter aircraft), Speaking 42B (Harpoons- Anti-Submarine helicopters) & Speaking 42C (Commando Carrier helicopters) and Chetak (Angles- SAR helicopter).
Decommissioned:
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation had reportedly received an in-principle nod from the Defence Ministry allowing it to convert Viraat into a museum and station it at the Kakinada port in the Bay of Bengal at India’s eastern shore. The plan is expected to cost around ?1,000 crore.
INS Viraat's 30 years of service with the Indian Navy is truly inspiring. It's amazing how it transitioned from the British Royal Navy to becoming the pride of India!
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The crest of INS Viraat with the eagle and arrows is such a powerful representation of its capabilities. Truly a beast of the Indian Ocean!
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Converting INS Viraat into a museum is a great idea. It would be wonderful to preserve this piece of history for future generations to witness.
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It's astonishing that INS Viraat was the oldest aircraft carrier in the world. A true testament to the engineering marvels of its time!
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The list of operational aircraft like Sea Harriers and Chetak helicopters is impressive. They were undoubtedly the backbone of Viraat's power.
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INS Viraat symbolizes India's naval strength. It’s sad to see it decommissioned, but its legacy will always be celebrated.
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