Extraordinary Life of a Helicopter Pilot

About the Book:-

A cat may have nine lives, but Sqn Ldr Pushp Kumar Vaid VrC has lived many more. A daring helicopter pilot in the 1971 Liberation War, Vaid led his crew through the perilous Meghna Crossing under a hail of bullets. 

Years later he miraculously survived a catastrophic crash in the icy waters of the North Sea.

 His life has been defined by courage, resilience and optimism. 

Guided by his mantra ‘Life is Wonderful,’ Vaid now devotes himself to community service, charity, and the pursuit of ‘Battle Honours’ for his 1971 comrades. 

Enriched with personal anecdotes and vivid memories from friends and family, this book celebrates a man who turned danger into destiny and survival into inspiration.

About the Author

1) Squadron Leader Pushp Kumar Vaid , VrC, is a distinguished helicopter pilot, recipient of the Vir Chakra for displaying courage and valour during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. 

After retiring from the Indian Air Force in 1974, he joined British Airways in the UK, where he flew helicopters over North Sea oil rigs. 

He later spent years flying in Nigeria with a Dutch helicopter company, before retiring in 2007. A passionate writer of wartime memoirs, an enthusiastic golfer, and a dedicated philanthropist, he is also known for his mastery of Indian cuisine.

2)  Sangeetha Vallat , a seeker of stories, is the author of Platform Ticket (Penguin Random House) a memoir of her ticketing days in Railways.

 She is passionate about books, travel, friends and conversations. Relinquishing a memorable career spanning fourteen years in the Indian Railways, she now lives in Dubai with her husband. 

Her short stories are featured in several anthologies and online journals.