Dear Readers, Recently I was researching for a script for an audio program which podcasts the battles of 1971 Indo- Pakistan War. I was researching for the Battle of Poongli bridge and the airdrop at Tangail. I thought it was worth sharing. Hope you enjoy reading it.
Dear Sir, after 37 years of being a transport pilot , I can say with position of strength that you have not left any stone to reveal the historical event. With years of Supply drop and para drop experience under my belt , I am sanguine to the nuances of such an exercise . IAF is one of the few Air force , to keep the "Art Alive" and have this game changer up the sleeve. From training of younger aircrew to learn the ropes at places like Leh, Thoise, DBO, Kargil , Arunachal Pradesh ( all sectors ) is an herculean challenge.. Dove tailed with Army Para exercises and joint training needs a precise frame of mind , single aim, purpose and war fighting mindset.
Tangail drop / drop at Poongli will be taught learnt and revisited many times in future. IAF is very tech heavy now , but it is "Man behind the Machine" which will see the glorious day like Surrender At Dacca .
My kudos for very exhaustive narration. Air Commodore Parag Sharma ( Retd )
Dear Sir, after 37 years of being a transport pilot , I can say with position of strength that you have not left any stone to reveal the historical event. With years of Supply drop and para drop experience under my belt , I am sanguine to the nuances of such an exercise . IAF is one of the few Air force , to keep the "Art Alive" and have this game changer up the sleeve. From training of younger aircrew to learn the ropes at places like Leh, Thoise, DBO, Kargil , Arunachal Pradesh ( all sectors ) is an herculean challenge.. Dove tailed with Army Para exercises and joint training needs a precise frame of mind , single aim, purpose and war fighting mindset.
Tangail drop / drop at Poongli will be taught learnt and revisited many times in future. IAF is very tech heavy now , but it is "Man behind the Machine" which will see the glorious day like Surrender At Dacca .
My kudos for very exhaustive narration. Air Commodore Parag Sharma ( Retd )