Explore the gripping tale of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the birth of Bangladesh, and the intriguing life of Pervez Musharraf in this exclusive podcast featuring Wing Commander Deejay Kler. Dive into the historical events that reshaped nations, hear firsthand accounts, and gain unique insights into the life of a soldier. Don't miss this riveting episode that unravels a pivotal chapter in SouthΒ AsianΒ history. #twistedtruths #davidandgoliathshorts #dandgshorts #podcast #indianarmy #indianairforce #wingcommander #deejaykler #stories #warstories #indpak #muktibahini #indianpilot #war#indopakwar #1971 #bangladeshΒ #liberation Timestamp-: (00:00) Intro ποΈ (00:07) Esteem for Sacrifice and Loss π (00:16) Global Facepalm π³ (00:22) Largest Surrender in History π³οΈ (00:30) The Politics of Division π (00:36) Politicians Call to War π‘οΈ (00:47) V Chakra Rejection π« (00:54) Experience of Being Shot π₯ (01:12) Air Force Veteran Guest ποΈ (01:24) Legacy of Valor and Service π¦
(01:30) Audacious Journey of DJ Claire π« (01:37) Vayu Sena Medal for Gallantry β¨ (01:45) Privilege of Hosting DJ Claire π (01:52) Top of the World π (02:00) Contacting DJ Claire: A Pleasure π (02:06) Growing Up in a Military Family πͺ (02:13) Burdened by Expectations? βοΈ (02:22) Joining the Defense π― (02:28) No Family Pressures β€οΈ (02:40) An Unexpected Accident π (02:47) Influence of Mayo College βοΈ (02:56) A Border's Experience π§ (03:03) The Military Can't Connection π’ (03:10) Father's Frequent Field Movements ποΈ (03:18) Managing the Chinese Debacle π¨π³ (03:27) Mother's Migration to Merit πΌ (03:34) A Safe Haven in Merit ποΈ (03:40) The Life of a Border π§³ (03:47) The Spark of Inspiration β¨ (03:56) Preparing for NDA πͺ (04:03) A Poem for the Applicant βοΈ (04:12) Obtaining the Application Form π (04:22) A Risky Administrative Adventure π (04:28) Outsmarting to Secure the Form π (04:36) Last-Minute Form Collection β³ (04:43) Genius Cigarette Distraction π¨ (04:51) The Stolen Form Mission π΅οΈ (04:57) A Close Call β° (05:05) DJ Claire's Triumph π₯ (05:11) NDA Exam Success π (05:21) General Panag's Rejection π© (05:45) NDA Entry and Last Laugh π (06:10) NDA Cleared, Father in Field π (06:21) Father's Signature Required βοΈ (06:36) Forging Father's Signature β οΈ (06:48) Application Submitted and Selected πβ
(07:23) SSB Selection Board Experience π
(09:05) Call from Air Force Selection Center βοΈβοΈ (09:15) Cleared PAPT and Medical π©Ίβ
(09:51) Selected for Air Force, TV Appeal βπ (10:00) Air Force Accepted, Army Rejected ββοΈ (10:19) Camaraderie at Mayo College ππ« (12:00) Rough Incident on First Day π¬ (13:52) Encounter with Nigerian Sergeant π³ (14:38) Funny Moments in NDA Squadron π (15:59) Commendation for Gallantry ποΈ (17:00) Job Well Done during 1971 War βοΈπ― (18:07) Interaction with Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw π₯ (18:14) Mukti Bahini Encounters and Cultural Differences π (18:28) Air Force Fighter Pilots' Bond πͺ (23:42) Rising Through Ranks in Air Force π (23:49) Transition to Rehabilitating Drug Users π (24:01) Letter to Pervez Musharraf π (24:21) A Surprising Reply from Musharraf π© (25:02) Appreciation for Religious Work π (25:10) Musharraf's Letter of Good Wishes π (25:18) The Framed Letter of Appreciation πΌοΈ (25:29) Media vs. Reality in Indo-Pak Relations π (25:42) The True Stories from Defense Officers π (25:48) Camaraderie Beyond Duty in War βοΈ (26:12) Punjab Soldiers Bound by Unity π€ (26:21) Politics Dividing Us, not Soldiers π€ (26:31) Incidents Highlighting Humanity in War π€ (26:36) News of Father's Safety π° (27:11) Waiting for United Nations Aid Plane βοΈ (27:19) Father Surrendering to POW Camp π± (27:58) The Letter from the Surrendered Father π (28:16) A Surprise Encounter with the Brigadier π (28:24) The Father's Surrender Confirmed β
(28:46) News of Father's Well-being π (29:06) A Crucial Request to Post a Letter βοΈ (29:39) Letter Ensuring Family's Peace of Mind π (29:45) Delivering the Letter to UN Aircraft π (29:57) Father's Grateful Message Received π (30:03) Thank You for Bringing News of Father π (30:11) Encounter with Colonel Sultan Ms Right π¬ (30:19) Surprising Surrounding of Fort Jamalpur π° (01:19:44) Brought towards the finals under instructions π’ (01:19:49) Engine running but fuel gauge at zero π’οΈ (01:19:55) Closer to crossing 500 feet π (01:20:01) Decision to eject or carry on βοΈ (01:20:10) Landing in smoke and fog on the runway βοΈπ¬ (01:20:15) No option to eject, hoping to make it π (01:20:22) Married life collapses, maintaining faith π€ (01:20:34) Approaching runway with no contact π¬ (01:20:42) Encounter with another aircraft on the runway π (01:20:47) Dead engine, landing on the runway π₯π¬ (01:21:05) No brakes, letting the aircraft roll to the end π (01:21:14) Safe landing at the end of the runway π¬β
(01:21:30) Not ejecting despite danger π (01:21:38) Lucky escape when the number is not up π (01:21:46) Fantastic episode and an honor to talk ποΈ (01:21:51) Recounting memorable experiences β¨ (01:22:00) Memories that will never die π (01:22:12) A message for the Twisted Truths team π’ (01:22:25) Putting on the thinking cap π€