Arjan Singh DFC: Marshal Of The Indian Air Force

by Roopinder Singh

In April 2002, Arjun Singh, one of the legends of the Indian Air Force, was honoured with the first five star rank of Marshal of the Indian Air Force. When he strode up to the dais to receive the Marshal's baton from the President of India, it was the crowning glory of a brilliant career. From facing the Japanese during WWII, to leading the Indian Air Force during the war of 1965 - Arjan Singh and his men always ruled the skies. Then followed years of distinguished service as a diplomat and L.G. Delhi. This is the inspiring story of a leader who transformed the Air Force into a professional fighting force.

88 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2002

About the author

Roopinder Singh writes for a living. As a journalist he is Senior Associate Editor with The Tribune, Chandigarh, India.
He is also the author of Guru Nanak: Jivan Aur Shishae (Hindi-2007); Guru Nanak: His Life and Teachings (2004) and Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh DFC (2002). He is co-author of Sikh Heritage: Ethos and Relics (2012). All this books have been published by Rupa Publications India.
Roopinder also edited Giani Gurdit Singh 1923-2007, a festschrift in the honour of the late Giani Gurdit Singh, published by Sahit Parkashan in 2008. He lives and works in Chandigarh.

Reviews

[Yogesh · Rating 1 out of 5]

POORLY WRITTEN

Very narrowly written about Singh Sir. Please write about him in detailed way like I read about Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw. I feel proud after reading Shaw Sir but this book is just below average in writing skills

[Ajay Kumar Matta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not satisfied

It's a overview book. Lot of detail missing. A Person of that sort deserves a better book. Author should have spent time to write better book on him.

[amit yadav]

So so

Very superficially touched the life of a legend, requires more insight, lack something a biography must have, small details, character

[Onkar Thakur · Rating 2 out of 5]

Hardly offers any insights into the professional career of the Marshal. A pretty decent book if you are interested in knowing the man behind the uniform. If you are interested in reading about the Marshal's days in the Air Force, steer clear of this book.