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My Years With the I. A. F.
This is the first time that an air chief shares his thoughts and memories with the reading public. It is a story of a real-life adventure; the genesis, growth, and achievements of the youngest of the three defense services. Many readers will find his honesty and forthrightness engaging, but perhaps a few who were on the scene then may find them unpalatable. A long and distinguished career is recaptured here in this portrait of a modest, unassuming, and gentle human being.
380 pages, Hardcover
First published May 1, 1986
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January 4, 2021
First person account of WW II as a commanding officer , 1965 Indo Pak war as a VCAS , and 1971 Bangladesh Liberation war as the CAS !!!! And thats all I want to say about this 🙂
May 15, 2013
The author has done a wonderful job in defining the IAF from its genesis stage. The accounts of 1947 partition, 62 indo-sino conflict and the 65/71 indo pak wars have been defined in quite hefty detail (especially the 71 war's air campaign). I will admire the neutral stance adopted by him..due credit has been given to pakistani military wherever appropriate although exact statistics tend to be exaggerated by both sides.
All in all a good thick book highly recommended for military enthusiasts and historians.
All in all a good thick book highly recommended for military enthusiasts and historians.
November 13, 2019
Probably one of the best book i have ever read on the might of Air Power.
And since it came directly from the chief who led IAF in 1971 war, the data was unbiased. He sincerely brought out the role of Air force without any chest thumping claims which are generally raised by military forces.
The best part of the book was the role of IAF in taking down the Pakistan ground forces in longewala. Contrary to what was shown in the movie Border, Battle of longewala was only air force all along.
It's a must read for all those budding students who are aspiring to join the most Elite force of the world.
And since it came directly from the chief who led IAF in 1971 war, the data was unbiased. He sincerely brought out the role of Air force without any chest thumping claims which are generally raised by military forces.
The best part of the book was the role of IAF in taking down the Pakistan ground forces in longewala. Contrary to what was shown in the movie Border, Battle of longewala was only air force all along.
It's a must read for all those budding students who are aspiring to join the most Elite force of the world.
June 11, 2022
It's a goosebumps experience to go through this amazing work by an fighter Pilot of Indian Air Force.
October 6, 2022
Fabulous read for anyone who likes to read about the defense Forces.
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