Bangalore: Scott Bouchard, an aviation enthusiast and pilot equipment collector from Sharnford (Leicestershire, England) has the Indian Air Force (IAF) on his radar.
A technical specialist with Rolls-Royce Energy, 31-year-old Scott is on a mission to source a flying helmet used by the IAF pilots.
Scott said he fell in love with the IAF assets after having a close look at the HAL-built Ajeet aircraft, while on a business trip to the US, in 2010.
“I am very familiar with the Folland Gnat, so it was a pleasure to have a close look at the Ajeet. Any opportunity to link my hobby with the IAF would be quite interesting,” he added.
He has followed the interests from his father and late grandfather, who was a pilot during World War II.
“My grandfather was trained on the Tiger Moth, Steerman, and Harvard (T6 Texan). I was brought up in close proximity to Bruntinghtorpe airfield, which is home to many preserved classic jets,” Scott said.
01/12/13 New Indian Express
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A technical specialist with Rolls-Royce Energy, 31-year-old Scott is on a mission to source a flying helmet used by the IAF pilots.
Scott said he fell in love with the IAF assets after having a close look at the HAL-built Ajeet aircraft, while on a business trip to the US, in 2010.
“I am very familiar with the Folland Gnat, so it was a pleasure to have a close look at the Ajeet. Any opportunity to link my hobby with the IAF would be quite interesting,” he added.
He has followed the interests from his father and late grandfather, who was a pilot during World War II.
“My grandfather was trained on the Tiger Moth, Steerman, and Harvard (T6 Texan). I was brought up in close proximity to Bruntinghtorpe airfield, which is home to many preserved classic jets,” Scott said.
01/12/13 New Indian Express
