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#Reliving1971 #Shipsatwar
INS Mysore made stellar contributions during the #WesternFleet #Operations of #1971 War. She was commissioned into #IndianNavy on 29 Aug 1957 as part of the formidable Western Fleet.
Ships Motto ‘Na bibheti kadachana’ (never be afraid).
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INS Mysore made stellar contributions during the #WesternFleet #Operations of #1971 War. She was commissioned into #IndianNavy on 29 Aug 1957 as part of the formidable Western Fleet.
Ships Motto ‘Na bibheti kadachana’ (never be afraid).
#NavalArchives
#Reliving1971 #ShipsatWar
#INSBeas during #1971IndoPakWar was operating in #BayofBengal with #INSVikrant & #INSBrahmaputra.
On 09/10 Dec 1971, Beas intercepted 'Anwar Baksh' a Pakistani merchant ship masquerading as "MV Azul Hasan Maru" (1/n).
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#INSBeas during #1971IndoPakWar was operating in #BayofBengal with #INSVikrant & #INSBrahmaputra.
On 09/10 Dec 1971, Beas intercepted 'Anwar Baksh' a Pakistani merchant ship masquerading as "MV Azul Hasan Maru" (1/n).
#NavalArchives
Anwar Baksh was carrying Pakistani soldiers disguised as labourers. Already suspicious of the vessel, Beas immediately despatched 18 of her bravest, under the leadership of Lt Cdr Bazaz, to board, apprehend & seize the vessel (2/n).
Photo of Pak MV which masqueraded as a Neutral
Photo of Pak MV which masqueraded as a Neutral
