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Schoolchildren visit INS Hansa, museum

Schoolchildren visit INS Hansa, museum

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As part of the Navy Week activities, about 250 schoolchildren visited the naval air station INS Hansa and Naval Aviation Museum on December 2.

At Hansa, the students got to see the static display of various naval aircraft such as MiG 29K, IL 38, Kamov 31, Dornier and ALH, and understand their role and operational capabilities.

At the Naval Aviation Museum, they caught a glimpse of vintage aircraft and armament and were explained the evolution of the air arm in the Indian Navy.

A motivational film on naval life was also screened for the children. The visit culminated on a high note with students getting the opportunity to witness a band performance and an aircraft fly past at the Navy House, where Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area interacted with them.       

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Navy Day celebrated at Goa Naval Area

THE GOAN NETWORK
Published Dec 5, 2021, 12:10 AM IST
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Navy Day celebrated at Goa Naval Area

VASCOThe Navy Day was celebrated at the Navy House at Headquarters, Goa Naval Area on Saturday. Union Minister of State for Tourism and Ports, Shipping and Waterways Shripad Naik was the chief guest at the event, while Panchayats Minister Mauvin Godinho, Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynamootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area, and three former chiefs of naval staff were among the large gathering of serving and retired naval officers and civilian dignitaries present at the…

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