#Remembering1971 Battle of Longewala: On 14 Dec 1971, a Pak armoured regiment had advanced on Longewala, north-west of Jaisalmer during the night, with an aim to capture Ramagarh. At first light, OTU Hunters from Jaisalmer went into attack and flew 18 sorties against tanks and vehicles during the day.
An Army AOP pilot in his Krishak aircraft served as FAC for the Hunters. Nineteen tanks were destroyed and a few damaged, thanks to the Chinese-built T-59 tanks being very vulnerable to 30 mm Cannon fire. This vital action by Hunters broke up the enemy's initial thrust and had favorable strategic implications.
