PEC University of Technology Chandigarh signedan MoU with the Indian Air Force regarding exchange of heritage Spitfire and Auster Aiglet aircrafts with Mig-21 aircraft. The spitfire aircraft was a highly successful aircraft during the World War -II. Wings of this aircraft have unique aerodynamic design in the form of elliptical shape which gives minimum induced drag. These heritage aircrafts will be refurbished and displayed in Air Force museum at Palam, New Delhi.Air Cdre Ajay Rathore and Gp. Captain Sanjay Shukla represented Indian Air Force.The MoU was signed by Air Commodore Ajay Rathore on behalf of Air Force and Prof. Manoj K Arora Director, PEC University of Technology, Chandigarh.
On this occasion, Head, faculty and students of Aerospace Engg.department and dean sponsored research, Prof. P S Satsangi were also present. Air Commodore Rathore said that this was just a beginning of the relationship between this premier institute and the Indian Air Force. He said that the relationship will be extended in the form of joint projects, students' full semester internship, visit to facilities. The students and the faculty will be involved for the research problems of the Indian Air Force. The induction of MIG- 21 aircraft along with the engine will augment the existing laboratory facilities to impart quality practical exposure in understanding advanced aircraft systems to the faculty and students of the institute.