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I’d Rather Fly A Chopper : An IAF Helicopter Pilot Remembers

By Rajesh Isser

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About the book

The chopper, a seemingly unstable machine, is in fact a versatile aircraft that is omnipresent in most crisis situations. However, not much is known about its pilots-a risky and demanding job that requires great skill and dexterity. Chopper pilots have saved millions of lives across the world, flying into areas and dangerous situations most people steer clear of. They have helped with roadbuilding projects in the mountains, operated against militants and been at the forefront of many natural disasters.

In I’d Rather Fly a Chopper, Rajesh Isser, who was an Indian Air Force helicopter pilot for thirty-seven years, shares anecdotes and experiences from his life. From rescuing a kidnapped schoolboy in Shillong to flood-rescue missions; from operating against the Chinese in Arunachal Pradesh in the 1980s to combating the Maoists in India’s Red Corridor and helping with humanitarian efforts in the Congo; from carrying famous politicians and leaders with all their quirks and whims to encountering snakes in the cockpit, Isser narrates several thrilling tales.

Punctuated with humour, excitement and suspense, these stories of incredible real-life incidents will keep you hooked.

Pages: 236

Available in: Paperback

Language: English

Rajesh Isser

Air Vice Marshal Rajesh Isser (retd) is an experienced military aviator with extensive operational and combat experience, including in Sri Lanka (IPKF), at the Siachen Glacier, during the Kargil War and in the Congo (UNPK 2003–04). He has been a task force commander in many rescue and relief operations across India, and has been awarded by six Indian states for this work. He has also been part of rescue operations in South Asian and African countries. This is his fourth book. 

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