The veteran twinjet made its first flight in December 1970.
The Indian Air Force is a diverse outfit when it comes to its fleet, and it operates aircraft ranging from hundreds of military jets to a small number of passenger planes for dignitaries. One plane that falls into the latter category is a 53-year-old Boeing 737-200, which remains in active service today. Let's take a more detailed look at the aircraft's history and its role in the IAF's fleet today.