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Air Marshal S Raghavendran
Air Marshal S. Raghavendran was a member of the small group of future fighter pilots who joined the Indian Air Force in 1947 – the year of independence from Great Britain. During his 41-year career...view moreAir Marshal S. Raghavendran was a member of the small group of future fighter pilots who joined the Indian Air Force in 1947 – the year of independence from Great Britain. During his 41-year career in the Indian Air Force, he participated in two wars, was a Commander of Squadrons and Air Force Stations, and ultimately rose to be Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force before retiring in 1988.
This book of memoirs covers the period from 1930 to 1971 – an extraordinary time in Indian history. He was a participant in, and eyewitness to, some of the great cultural and social changes in India. And, of course, he was a young fighter pilot at a time of great hope and adventure in India. This book covers his “field” appointments. He plans to write another one covering his “executive” appointments.
The book is not ghost written and is presented in unvarnished form. The Air Marshal has a unique and captivating authorial voice, as readers will discover. The title of the book is the Air Marshal’s radio ‘call sign’ during the 1965 War with Pakistan.view less