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1. HM-686 is a transport-only variant used by the IAF, with no related search radar and sensors. The Do-228s at this base, have a training role and pilots chosen for the transport stream, come here for a 6 month course on the type. The Do-228s of the IAF, adorn multiple shades of gray as well a white-overall scheme.

2. The Do-228 multi-engine conversion training flight, consisting of aircraft drawn from various units, was formed at Yelahanka in 1995, and also caters to the Navy's requirements. This base is also home to the IAF's Do-228 Technical Type Training School (TETTRA) school which moved here in 1997.

3. The Kamov Ka-31 (IN-565) from INAS 339 was one of the most eagerly anticipated participants. Two years ago, this helicopter would have been considered 'hush-hush'. They first joined INAS 333 but were eventually transferred to INAS 339, a unit already operating 11 Ka-28s.

4. The Ka-31 kicks up a red storm as it taxies over to it's position, even as the comparatively diminutive Bell 407 awaits it's turn.

5. The Ka-31 displays it's vertically polarized antenna array in the deployed position. The capabilities and detection range of this radar have deeply impressed the Navy.