Gp Capt RV Singh’s vivid description and the landing at Fenchuganj, within the critical limit of 16 minutes, and, at night, is a testimony to his skill set.Â
If the reader has heard the narrative carefully, he would also appreciate why General Osmany gave that “SHABASH”.Â
The event did happen a long time ago, and, even though certain details are unclear, however, what is clear is the fact that the “Bongobir” had a narrow escape on that fateful day of December 16, 1971, and having landed at Fenchuganj, I believe General Osmany did proceed to Sylhet the next day aboard the helicopter Z-337 flown by the “Op-Jackpot” returnees. (D’souza/MM Ali).