Lucknow, March 28 -- The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has initiated preparations to enhance the Shaurya Vatika Open-Air Museum by bringing in the TU-148 aircraft and SK43B helicopter, both of which played a significant role in the Kargil War, official sources said here on Friday.
Sources said that these decommissioned aircraft will be dismantled at INS Rajali Airbase near Chennai and then transported to Lucknow. "Once relocated, the aircraft and helicopter will be reassembled, recalibrated and equipped with modern air-conditioning systems," they said.
Sources said that the government is expediting the completion of various projects at Shaurya Vatika, including a battle simulation zone, a gallantry award wall, exhibits detailing histo...