Turban saves pilot

[Smithy]

This from the other day's Daily Mail.

The extraordinary story of Sikh fighter pilot in the RAF, Sqn Ldr Singh Pujji...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1253385/My-turban-saved-life-I-shot-dogfight-reveals-Sikh-WWII-flying-ace.html#ixzz0gSCCF8Pc

This chap's autobiography is coming out in April, so one to look out for for us RAF buffs.

 

[Spitfire]

Great story, Tim - thanks for posting it!
And while we are on the subject - I am halfway through FIGHTER PILOT - A Self-portrait by George Barclay. What a great book!
(Thanks for reminding me!)

 

[BellyTank]

Sat sri Akaaaaaaaaaal.....


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[KilroyCD]

Thanks for posting that link, Smithy. I'll have to keep an eye open for that book. It should be an interesting read.

 

[Smithy]

Thanks for posting that link, Smithy. I'll have to keep an eye open for that book. It should be an interesting read.

I think it promises to be very good, I read an article about Pujji a few years back and it was fascinating. The book is to be titled "For King and Another Country" and has been written in conjunction with Graham Russell.

Søren,

Pleased to hear you are enjoying it. IMHO as well as being a great read, it is an incredibly important historical document, not everyday you have a pilot's actual diary from during the BoB to read!