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Air India First Flight Covers
The Legacy Continues.
Air India First Flight Covers
The Legacy Continues.

Welcome to Air India Fan Club
All Air India Fan's are welcome to send photos of their collection to be displayed here
Mr AS BHATT
A former Air India employee these photos and souvenirs were his personnel collection . He is an octogenarian but his love for Air India is still visible.
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Dr S Radhakrishnan travels on An Indian Airlines Aircraft, he is seen here being received by Capt DA Samant & Crew
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Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on Air India Flight
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PANDIT JAWAHARLAL NEHRU leaving the AIR INDIA International flight RAJPUT PRINCESS at London from Bombay on the 6th October 1948
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Vijaya Laxmi Pandit on an Air India flight
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Vijaya Laxmi Pandit on Indian Airlines flight
She is being given a Vickers Armstrong plane miniature model by Lord Knollys(right), on the left is Mr T Gammon, Deputy Managing Director, Vickers- Armstrong (Aircraft) Ltd on 15th August year not known.

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On Board An IAC Viscount
At a Height of 20,000 Ft the child is in an exceptional mood. He looked at the photographer incredously whhen told that the Aircraft was really moving. "You are Kidding" he said. "I can't feel the movement".
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Few Indian Airlines Photographs- Various Aeroplane models
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Old Photo of Bobby Kooka at the Airport

JRD TATA 50 Years enactment of Bombay Karachi flight.
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A person's effort to save a memory or article from a significant event is a true reflection of their affection for that occasion. Whether it's a photo, Event invite, or Newspaper clippings, these keepsakes serve as reminders of cherished moments. This act of preservation not only highlights the importance of the event but also signifies a deeper emotional connection that resonates long after the event has. In essence, saving these memories is a way of honoring the experiences and emotions tied to that special time.
The invite for this event.
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Ex. Maharashtra Chief VP Naik carrying an URN containing Ashes (unknown) on an Indian Airlines Flight.

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IAC VISCOUNT at the Airport
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Indian Airlines Super constellation taking of from Bombay Airport
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Mrs S Bhandaranayke Prime Minister of Ceylon accompanied by her son, travelled Colombo- Bombay Via Madras by IAC's Service no 172 on 4-3-1963. The photo was taken on her arrival at Madras from Colombo.

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Capt DA SAMANT and his crew.
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James Andrié from Geneva (1925-2001).
These photos are from his travel memoirs which were shared by his grandson VAL from Geneva , who also is a passionate traveller. He researches and plans trips around the world with www.divingworlddestinations.com, where one can go snorkelling and diving, He recommends exploring off the beaten paths /places ! We can say that he is sort of a Travel planner. Do get in touch with him if you share the same passion as him
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James Andrié from Geneva, circled here in these 2 photos.
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Passengers boarding Air India Flight from Geneva Airport, date unknown
This is before the inaugural flight to Tokyo in 1955. All fellow travellers are having a good time with the Maharajah who is acknowledging their love with his Humble Bow.
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A souvenir picked up/ Given during his travel on the Boeing 747.
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