Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the 1971 war is the finest example of the whole-of-government approach not only for the armed forces but also for national security. Singh also released a book titled ‘INDO-PAK WAR 1971- Reminiscences of Air Warriors’. The book was edited by Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh and Group Captain Shailendra Mohan. The book comprises 50 articles penned by the veterans who have shared their experiences in detail.
Defence Minister also paid tribute to Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (PC Lal). Air Chief Marshal Pratap Chandra Lal (PC Lal), served as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff during the 1965 war and had served as the 7th Chief of the Air Staff during the 1971 war.
