No comments have been made on the great effort that has been made by the IAF to the world population of historic airframes.
For example the majority of original B24 population came from airframes saved from the junkyards of their country.
Even more examples of rare british airplanes have been made available from India over the years and the history of aircraft has been enriched by the movement of aircraft from India often with no trade forthcoming.
At the end of the day the aviation world is a little richer and what is far more important that an extension of time has been given, to the sound and viewing of an aircraft type which can only get rarer as time moves on.
The move by the IAF to continue to allow these aircraft to be flown and viewed is a great addition to aviation history in general.
Let us also not forget that IAF crews, lived and served often far from home, so that we too enjoiy the freedom we enjoy.
This situation looks like a good win win situation to all involved.
Regards
Col