MigBuster Posted May 3, 2013 Posted May 3, 2013 View File INS Vikrant (R11) with Hi Res deck INS Vikrant (R11) ------------------------- 1961 to 1979 style deck INS Vikrant (R11) (Ordered as HMS Hercules) was commissioned into the Indian Navy by then Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Vijayalakshmi Pandit on 4 March 1961 in Belfast. The name Vikrant was taken from Sanskrit vikranta meaning "stepping beyond", i.e. "courageous" or "bold". Captain Pritam Singh was the first commanding officer of the carrier. Submitter MigBuster Submitted 05/03/2013 Category Aircraft Carriers Quote
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