India
India's share of the Imperial Gift was:
- 60 x Airco/de Haviland DH-9
- 40 x Avro 504
Unlike other recipients, the Imperial Gift to India did not contribute to the establishment of a national air force. The RAF in India received 20 Avro 504 airframes for military use. The rest went to various colonial government departments and entities, or were sold to commercial and private operators.
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