The INS Viraat, formerly HMS Hermes, under way in the Arabian Sea with a Chetak, Sea King and Sea Harriers visible on deck.

A line-up of three Sea Harriers. The aircraft in the middle wears the light grey scheme which indicates that it has gone through the LUSH upgrade programme.

An Indian Navy Sea Harrier is pictured taking off from INS Visakhapatnam at Vizag.

On January 27, 1983, the first Sea Harrier for the Indian Navy was officially handed over at a ceremony at Dunsfold.

A Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopter of INAS 339 approaches the INS Viraat.

A pre-delivery shot of an Indian Navy Sea Harrier.

One of two former RAF Harrier T4 trainers hovers over the deck of the INS Viraat.