This Ex-Indian Air Force Spitfire SM832 was a gate gaurdian at the Indian Military Academy. Sold off in 1977, This aircraft was restored over two decades and is now being flown in France.  Pic Courtesy : Michel Abraham

Imagine yourself taking a walk in Germany in the Aviation Museum in Munich.  You would be marvelling at the German engineering ingenuity as well as other country's tryst's with Aviation. Imagine your surprise when you find yourself face to face with an Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's HF-24 Marut fighter in Indian Air Force colours! in Germany! Your curiosity would definitely be aroused to find out how an IAF Marut found its final resting place in Germany. as you would be interested to find out how a MiG-21FL had come to be displayed in the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka in Bangladesh.

Not strictly an 'Indian Overseas Warbird, VH-XXI's assumed Indian Identity in the bright red colors of the 'Red Scorchers' - MiG-21U serialled  U-2146 in Australia is worth mentioning. Pic Courtesy George Canciani

These pages in this section tries to trace out the particulars of Ex-Indian Air Force Warbirds that have migrated to outside India. A good number have been donated to friendly countries. Some World War 2 Era aircraft procured by Warbird enthusiasts from overseas and restored to flying condition. The Spitfire, Tempest and Liberator come into this category.

We would also looking at the warbirds of specific airforces of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Because the subcontinent has been engulfed in conflict on many occasions, and the warbird heritage of these nations are part of this site as much as their Indian counterparts are.