Naval Aviation Museum is situated at Bogmalo Road, Vasco da Gama in Mormugoa taluka of South Goa district – approx. 4 km from Dabolim airport is a location that talks about Naval Aviation history and displays Aircraft, Helicopters, etc., etc. As two of our family members were/are within the army the curiosity was present to visit to aware self about a subject which as a civilian I know a little maybe. I am finally on a drive.

36 km from Panjim via crossing St. Lawrence Agassaim chowk (NH 17) passing close to Goa Airport finally I was at Museum.

– Implanted on 12th October 1998

Rs. 20 per person – The ticket and Rs. 20 extra if carrying a digital normal camera.

The outdoor section and the indoor gallery. The gallery is divided into various rooms displaying guns, Aircraft Rocket, Radar, Sensors, ejection seats, and life-saving equipment and talks about The History of Naval Aviation.

– In 1947, a 10-year plan was prepared by the National Head Quarters envisaged two fleets with two light carriers

– In March 1949, 10 officers were sent to the United Kingdom for pilot training

– In February 1953, the first batch of Sealand aircraft joined

– In 1953, four pilots were awarded wings by IAF

– In 1956 it was decided the Navy should have an aircraft carrier for coastline defense

– Sagar Pawan – Indian Navy aerobatic team is one of the only two naval aerobatic teams in the world

– Tail-hookers made their beginning in the Indian Navy in the year 1960

And many more…

Timings: 10 am – 5 pm (all days)

Monday closed

The knowledge enhanced – better than before.

And read somewhere – no amount of condolence will be able to compensate kith and kin of those killed during the War. May the soul rest in peace and no war anywhere.

Peace with Love – definitely.

Gandhi Ji said: I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.

Naval Aviation Museum is worth a visit to know the history of Naval Aviation, the technology of aircraft, and its equipment from independence till recent years. And not to forget a close-look of various aircraft/helicopters/radar such as Alize – Three Seater Aircraft, FireFly – Two Seater Aircraft, Hughes – Two Seater Light Helicopter, Seahawk – A Single Seat Carrier Borne Ground Attack Fighter and many more…

I inquire about anything else to tour while touring Vasco (just visited Naval Aviation Museum).

The reply: Japanese beach and Pilot Point.

Where is it?

One is at Headland Sada and another close by – Mormugao harbor and was directed how to visit it.

Vasco railway station – Vasco railway bridge – left-turn towards Biana Beach – right-turn towards Headland Sada or MPT. Turn right if you wanna visit the Japanese beach or if not sure, ask for Mormugao Port Trust (MPT) colony – The exact location.

Very soon I was there.

Japanese beach is at Headland Sada, Vasco da Gama in Mormugao taluka of South Goa district in Goa.

The beautiful garden on top and the view I felt as equal as an eagle’s eyes. Watching the Arabian Sea as far as I can. And then down towards the beach – 225 approx. steps. Durga temple in the middle of the stairs I decided to pray and sit to watch waves. Almost a silent beach. Bath or Swimming is not allowed strictly as there are a few incidents of drowning as said by the temple priest during discussions. The temple is more than 20 years old. I sat in the temple area under the shade of a coconut tree. 40 minutes nap with the permission of the priest – far far away from materialistic thoughts – few islands visible – not too far. They say one can reach those islands, and one is maybe Bat island but not sure to date.

And then I decide to ride towards Pilot Point, which is about 1 km approx.

fantastic it is. I requested two glasses of sugarcane juice. Sipping and watching. – Wonderful Wonderful Wonderful – said I.

But the question till-date within is: Why the beach is called the Japanese beach? Any specific reason? Maybe. Does anybody – have any answer?

This photo was taken at Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa.

(Actively participated in 1971 Indo-Pak war)

This photo was taken at Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Road, Vasco Da Gama, Goa.

This photo was taken at Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa.

This photo was taken at Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa.

This photo was taken at Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa.

This photo was taken at Naval Aviation Museum, Bogmalo Road, Vasco da Gama, Goa.