In 1947, with the end of British rule, India was partitioned.
After the partition. Pakistan made continuous attempts to infiltrate Kashmir,
to which Indian forces responded with a fierce counterattack.
In 1965, a war erupted between the two countries over this issue.
Pakistan's President. Ayub Khan believed that
with advanced weapons provided by the United States.
Pakistan could defeat India in this war.
To send a strong message, India deployed the Indian Air Force.
The Air Force disrupted all of Pakistan's strategies.
Having already lost many sectors to India,
Ayub Khan agreed to a ceasefire.
However, despite the ceasefire.
tensions flared up again in 1971 over the issue of Bangladesh,
and Pakistan began attacking Indian airbases.
Go get him.
Hurry up!
Sir, we 'have downed a Pakistani aircraft
and have the pilot in custody.
We have held him in the East Wing bunker, Sir.
We have also informed the Indian army.
They are on their way, Sir.
I will be there.
- Jai Hind, Sir. - Jai Hind.
File.
He is a soldier before being a prisoner of war.
Untie him.
Group Captain K.O. Ahuja.
Wing Commander Ahmed Hussain.
Should you have any complaints regarding your treatment here,
you may submit them using this form from the Geneva Convention.
No need. Thank you.
Can I borrow a cigarette, please?
Sure.
Thank you.
Would you like some whiskey as well?
No. thank you.
I will have tea, please.
Eagle, Peshawar, Squadron No. 9!
You were piloting a Starstriker, weren't you?
Yes.
Are there any other attacks planned, apart from this one?
Perhaps you have forgotten the rules of warfare.
I can't tell you that.
This isn't good for your health.
So, you received^ Gallantry Award?
Yes, the Pakistani Gallantry Award.
Sitara-e-Jurrat in 1965!
But you lost the war in '65.
Does your country give medals for losing?
Do you remember the Sargodha attack on September 7th?
How can I forget?
was posted there.
But it seems you have forgotten the night of September 6th.
Where were you posted?
Adampur, Jalandhar.
Oh.
so you were "The Tigers" from Adampur.
I must commend your bravery, Mr. Ahuja.
You flew all the way to Sargodha!
Tell me, why were you awarded the Sitara-e-Jurrat?
I had got this to eliminate one of your Indian Mystere.
1965
Adampur,
It was here that I first met Squadron Leader T.K. Vijaya.
Filled with patriotism in his heart and the
spirit of the Indian Air Force in his veins,
he was the soldier who, with his bravery and
exceptional flying skills, KAH transformed
both the T965 war and the world of aviation.
transfermed teeth the T965 war and -the wo, rid of aviation.
- Tigers. - Yes. Sir.
At ease.
Reaching the skies with pride is our
goal, and defending the nation is our duty.
In this training, you will showcase your flying skills.
along with your core values: -
Courage.
Respect.
Loyalty,
and Valor.
This is the standard expected from each of you.
Will you rise to meet this challenge?
Yes, Sir.
Good.
Today, let's check your skills against one another.
I will personally oversee this training.
All pilots in air at 0900 hours.
And remember, your
aircraft is an extension of you.
Keep a sharp look out.
Expect the unexpected.
Good hunting and safe flying.
Let's begin the dogfight.
Bull, Duck, high speed chase,
lock your target in 60 seconds.
Tigers, tonight's special...
TANDOORI DUCK!
Sir, you are a bull. You are a vegetarian.
In the heat o'f battle, this Bull becemes a Tiger!
Get off my tail, Sir and the beer's on me.
Bribing a soldier, huh?
Got you. Duck.
Damn it! I am locked. Returning to the base.
Panther, you are next.
Your time starts now. Panther.
Bull Sir, today you will get to witness the Panther's speed.
Give it a shot, kiddo.
And see the Bull's
power You are on!
The Panther is closing in on Bull at high speed.
Wrong move, he'll lose.
Trying to be the Flying Sikh, huh?
You are on!
Whoa!
No way! No, no!
What was that, sir?
What the hell?
What happened?
Got scared?
I was just joking! Who does that!
Now save your tail if you can.
Bull will not let Panther go now.
Tabby cover Panther,
Cockroach cover Bull.
Two versus two.
Come on. you...
What the hell!
On your left. Bull.
In the heat of the battle, when the enemy is right in front of you.
do not waste time talking.
Where is Roach?
Whiri'i flieht Disaster strikes,
when your caution shakes.
Look behind you!
Tabby Sir!
Tabby Sir. he is here! Tabby Sir. he is here!
Cockroach on my tail, need cover!
Contact with both.
On my call, turn hard left.
Roger.
You saved him from the Bull.
but lost him to the Cockroach.
No. no. no. not again.
And lock.
Hard left, hard left now!
But sir. I am already locked in!
What. are you doing?
What are you doing, Sir?
Try!
Cockroach. Tabby, you have 60 seconds to lock each other.
45 seconds to go.
This is too risky.
Chickening out. Cockroach?
The game isn't over yet.
I'm... I am not risking my aircraft, buddy.
Shit! Shit! Shit!
Come on. come on, come on!
Come on, come on, stay with me.
Get working. No. no. no.
This is not the time to throw tantrums.
Get to work.
Come on. come on. come on.
Come on!
Sir, Tabby locked him in.
Pun. run. run!
Run. run. run!
Do not laugh, please.
- Hey, Cockroach? - What?
Chickened out again, huh?
Hey, cheater! Anyone can win by cheating.
Meet me in the cafeteria, in five minutes, and We'll see who is better.
Yeah. Yeah, we'll see, we'll see.
Sir, why is Cockroach Sir running like this?
Because when he goes up, the pressure down here becomes too much to handle.
And then, it starts raining down.
You will not stop taking risks. Tabby, will you?
In battle, there are no boundaries,
so why should we set any in training?
Tabby Sir,
everything I'd heard about you makes sense now.
He saved you today, kid.
Let's see what happens next time.
Come on, Sir. if it weren't for Tabby
Sir, I would've had you locked in.
Is that a challenge?
The point will be mine next time. Sir.
It is not a piece of cake, darling.
Come on, let's arm wrestle.
Come on. come on. come on! - Go. go. go!
Come on. come on. come on!
Bull Sir, why do they keep
going against each other?
These two are like Arjuna and Karana from the Mahabharata.
Karana was a skilled archer,
huit it was Arjun who
remained Lord Krishna's favorite Ah!
Come on. Come on. come on!
Go. go. go!
Boys.
Will you two ever play together^ one team?
30 minutes, all pilots report to the Squadron Briefing Room.
- 50 minutes. Mov^iC -Tlurry up. hur-py up.
Jai Hind, Sir.
Come.
How's the training going?
It is going good, Sir.
Our boys are getting better with time.
Thank you!
Time is something we do not have.
Intelligence report: Pakistan
is getting aggressive.
They've acquired the latest Starstriker aircraft
and they are training day and night.
Sir, like them, we should also invest in better aircraft.
Those aircraft were a gift from America.
We do not have the budget
to invest in new machines right now.
Do not worry. Sir.
When the time comes, squadron pilots and I will be ready. S^ua^mmpteto and I wf be ready
Jai Hind, Sir!
Pilots.
tell me, if your fuel is running low during a dogfight
and the enemy is on your target
what will you do?
Go ahead.
Sir, we will chase him and eliminate him.
Absolutely NOT!
You could chase the enemy and shoot him down.
but if you run out of fuel.
you risk losing both your aircraft and your life.
BUT.
if you disengage,
you live to fight another day.
We must protect each of our planes and pilots,
because they are our country's most valuable assets.
And also one more thing,
this time we'll be facing the American Starstriker.
The Starstriker is the fastest and most
dangerous fighter plane in existence today.
It has twice the speed of our Mystere
aircraft and four times the climb rate.
Instead of our single-barrel
cannon, it is equipped with a
multi-barrel cannon and air-to-air missiles.
Which our mystere plane lacks.
In short, it is a missile with a man in it.
Any questions?
Sir
go ahead.
Do we even stand a chance against them with our old aircraft?
The pilot, not the plane, wins the battle, Bull.
It is not the machine. it is about the man inside the machine.
Sir, their plane is twice as fast and powerful as ours.
What should our strategy be?
Come up.
I want you to attack me.
Hit me with lot of power and strength.
Punch me.
Sorry, Sir?
Hit me with full speed and power, Tiger.
Sir, I can't do that.
PUNCH MEH
What did you learn?
Sir. you used my strength and speed against me,
turning it into my weakness.
Yes, and that will be our strategy to defeat the Starstrikers.
Any questions?
No, Sir.
Dismissed.
Sir. I apologize for what happened during the training.
You pushed your limits too far.
Sorry, Sir.
You should be responsible now.
You are about to become a father.
I think you will have a daughter.
because you are a good pilot.
Sir. I also want a daughter -
India's first female fighter pilot.
How's Geeta?
She is fine, Sir, but she takes on unnecessary stress.
You know her nature well.
Let's do this: before the
party, come to my house.
- Sir. - I will talk to Preeti.
and she'll have a word with her. Okay?
Very well, Sir.
Preeti...?
- Are you ready? - Yeah.
Be quick, Monu is on his way.
Monu?
Um, Tabby.
You see Monu in Tabby, do not you?
Same attitude, same energy...
Always pushing the limits.
He is a madman like him.
If Monu were alive today,
he would've been a better pilot than me.
Would've been?
Your brother WAS a better pilot than you.
Yes, ma'am.
Indeed he was.
Listen, Geeta is coming with him as well.
Please have a word with her.
- Yeah. - Okay?
Come. Let's go.
I will be there, just a final touch up.
- Please. - Oh yes, that is important.
- Hi! - Welcome, welcome, welcome.
- Hello, Sir. - How are you?
- Hello, Sir. - I am good.
- How about you? - Very well.
- All good? - All good, Sir.
- Good evening. How are you, Tabby? - Come.
Hello. Very well. How are you?
Guys, you all sit, we'll get you all a drink.
Come. Come on.
What will you have?
this
is for you.
It is a very rare single malt.
One of the smoothest and finest.
Why. what is the occasion?
Sir, I always wanted to give this one to my father.
After my father, you have been my greatest mentor.
I have always looked up to you.
You are the best!
Sir, please do us the honor.
No.
I will open this bottle the day
you prove you are better than the best.
I will not let you down, Sir.
I am sure.
But thank you for this.
I am constantly worried.
About what?
About Tabby.
He could be sent to the front at any time.
Geeta, a soldier's wife
must be stronger than he is.
Only then can he go to the front and serve the country fearlessly.
And what if something happens to him...?
Nothing will happen to him as long as I am there.
I promise.
Geeta.
Let's raise a toast
to India's first female fighter pilot.
Come on.
You told him that as well?
Cheers! Cheers! Cheers!
I want you
I am scared to loose
I want you
I'm scared to loose
I hold your hand and it is all I desire. I confide.
I long to see the dawn with you by my side,
For that I will wait through the night.
You are my ground and my sky,
In your eyes. I see the reason why.
Apart from you, no one else is mine.
I am wrapped in your hues, my crazy lover It is true.
I'm ready to give all that I have too,
I dance and sing just for you.
I want you
I am scared to loose
I have forgotten the world to belong to you.
I'd give up everything to make your love true.
My be loved, in joy, she shines so bright,
Her shirt turned pink, it is a beautiful
sight, I keep warding off the evil all the time.
I have forgotten the world to belong to you.
I'd give up everything to make your love true.
My beloved, in joy. She shines so bright,
Her shirt turned pink, it is a beautiful sight.
I keep warding off the evil all the time.
I am wrapped in your hues, my crazy lover it is true.
I am ready to give all that I have
too, I dance and sing just for you.
Boys...
I will be back soon.
Take care.
Pakistan conducted an airstrike over the Akhnoor sector today,'
'shooting down four Indian Air Force aircraft.'
'Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri condemned the attack'
'and premised swift action from India.'
- Jai Hind. Sir. - As you all know what the situation is -
- Are you ready? - Yes, Sir!
Okay. Good.
Sir. We are ready to strike back, Sir.
Not yet.
If the enemy strikes again, we will retaliate.
Right. Sir.
we always wait until we've lost more men.
Ahuja, you know our government advocates for peace.
Sir. even after losing three of our pilots.
our government is advocating peace?
Behave.
Sorry.
Tomorrow, you and one of your squadron pilots will go to monitor the border.
Observe their activities and report back.
Are we allowed to cross the border?
You know what you have to do,
do not engage.
Jai Hind,
Sir.
- Sir. Tomorrow morning.
we'll go to the border for a recce.
Sandhu, Chatterjee, you will be on standby.
- Sure. Sir! - You will be my No.2.
Yes, Sir!
0800, briefing.
0900. take-off.
Any questions?
- No. Sir! - Perfect.
Same favoritism, as always!
Did you say something?
Sir. may I go to the toilet?
Sir, as discussed. I have attached two
extra fuel tanks along with the two rocket pods.
We can now easily recce beyond the Sutlej River,
all the way to the Darbar Sahib railway station.
By the way. Good suggestion.
Thank you. Sir.
Tiger check
Tiger two.
Tiger to ATC, requesting start.
Runway 3-1. QNH 1013.
Tiger to ATC. requesting take-off.
Tiger, Tower, clear take off.
Tiger airborne as planned, 2000ft.
Tiger on RT channel 4, 4. go.
Approaoching border, stay alert and keep looking out.
Visual contact 11 o' clock.
Climbing up for better visuals.
This is strange, Sir.
The trains are all stationed on the border, with no movement.
It is indeed strange.
We need a closer look.
We'll need to cross the border to do so,
and we do not have permission for that.
We have permission, but at our own risk!
Tiger.
Let's maintain altitude at 1000ft AGL and record the activity.
Roger that.
Sir. these trains are loaded
with wje.apws.._SAojJ. ldjwj^ .?
Negative! We do not engage until they do.
Here comes another train.
Looks like they are stockpiling.
We need to check further,
there might be an arms and ammunition depot there.
Sparrow flies.
Mynah flies.
owl flies
Owl flies.
Tiger flies.
Where have you seen a Tiger fly. You idiot?
Sir
Indian fighter jets!
Sir. two Indian planes have been spotted intruding.
This train is also heading towards the border.
SHIT! TABBY, GAIN ALTITUDE!
Unbelievable! Bloody hell! Guns, tanks!
They are planning something big.
Get out of there! That is an order!
DAMN IT!
Taking heavy fire! Need to abort!
Sir, I'M HIT! I'M HIT!
CHECK OPERATIONS NORMAL!
All operations normal. Sir.
Stay out of firing range and wait for my order to engage.
Tabby, engage 90 degrees west.
That was close.
That was fun!
Let's head back.
Shit, missiles! We are locked.
Split, Tabby, hard right, hard right go!
Sir, missile is olosing ¡in. I need cover.
You need to reduce the weight of your aircraft.
Losing control of my aircraft.
Release your fuel tanks on my call.
OKAY, PULL UP!
Jettison tanks, now!
Welcome back, Tigers.
Runaway is clear to land.
Tigers are back.
Thank you.
Mr. Mehta.
have the camera footage from both airoraft prooeS'Sed.
- On Prierity, Okay? - Yes, Sir.
And also get damage report on Tabby's aircraft.
Right away. Sir.
Thank you.
Sir
I thought I was gone today, Sir.
Thank you for saving my life.
Damn that promise I made to your wife Geeta!
But Sir, how did you divert that missile?
The sensor in the missile follows the heat of the plane.
Correct, Sir! Heat-seeking.
I thought if I created a strong enough heat
source, the missile's sensor would get confused
between the explosion's heat and the plane's heat.
Sir, that is what happened.
Yes, that is what happened.
But Sir.
if tte missile hadn't gotten confused...?
Wien youod hove lost your life,
anei We'd have segt the medal to your family.
Simple:
You're a gewus, Sir.
I know!
I hope my boss AWs that way.
I will see you later, okay?
Sir
The missile's heat sensor was tracking the heat from the aircraft.
managed to dodge the missile eas
Then suddenly I saw...
What did you see?
A missile was following Ahuja Sir,
and I was following the missile.
And guess what?
I dove between his plane and the missile to save him.
What did he say then?
He said. "Tabby."
"you are a genius."
I said, "I know."
Is that what he said?
Yes, why? You do not think I am genius?
I didn't say that.
You doubt me?
- A little bit. - A little?
- Just a little. - Just a little?
Just a tt e
Ahuja, what the hell!
Tabby's aircraft has taken a hit.
It was just a recce mission.
And I said clearly, "do not engage."
Sir, we did not engage until they did.
We cannot afford to damage an aircraft like this!
And why did Tabby have to fly at such a low altitude?
am sorry about the damage, Sir.
was the one who ordered him to do so.
But why?
Sir, look at these photographs.
Tabby took these from his aircraft.
Have a look. Sir.
They clearly show that Pakistan has already
moved all its weapons close to the border.
They are all ready for attack, Sir.
Sir, we should strike first.
We can't.
You know it is not that simple.
We are a peace loving country.
We believe in non-violence.
Sir, diplomacy is for diplomats, not for us in the Force.
Sir, we do not have time.
We do not have a choice.
We need to send these photographs and footage to Delhi first.
obviously.
Let's wait for their orders.
Yes. Sir.
What happened?
Looks like they are planning something big.
Really?
So. why do not we take action?
Because we want peace, and they want Kashmir.
Sorry.
But what can we do if this is how the government thinks?
We'll to have to change their mind-set.
We'll have to show our neighbors that we can infiltrate and strike back too.
what is yoqr plan?
Sir, I have made the plan.
Can I brief you?
Ahuja, I am -still v^ßitiwg for orders.
Sir, their cover has been blown.
They can attack us anytime.
We'll have to wait until the Command makes a decision.
is. that clear?
Sir. we'll need to make a decision before 1600 hours.
Our aircraft aren't equipped for night attacks.
Yes, I know that.
Be prepared.
Let me see what can I do.
Noted. Sir
Connect me to Western Air Command!
Yeah.
Jai Hind, Sir.
Sir, have you reviewed the footage?
Any mission execution orders?
I have told you we need to wait for air headquarters' orders.
When will you stop bloody harassing me with your calls?
Noted. Sir.
Any calls?
No sir.
Jai Hind, Sir.
Sir, shall we...?
- Mr. Mehta. - Sir?
Inform all pilots to disperse and take rest.
- Okay. - And tell them to be on standby 10.
Copy. Sir.
Let's brief them.
GUYS!
- GUYS. WE'RE UNDER ATTACK! - TAKE COVER!
- LET'S GO! LETS GO! - COME ON!
LET'S GO! LETS GO! - COME ON!
RUN! RUN!
Mehta!
Mehta
Mehta!
Sir.
Go, take cover! Take cover!
Ankit... Ankit!
Come on. Boys, up!
We have to attack!
- It is time, get in the air! Let's go! - Mehta...
Mehta, do not give up.
- Mehta? - Sir.
You go switch off the main switch.
Go!
Light.
Mehta...?
Take care.
Light.
No.
Oh no, oh no... Panther!
Help me, guys!
ELP ME!
Panther! Panther!
What have you done? Panther!
Panther!
Bull Sir,
I told you
the next point's mine.
NO! NO! NOO!
PANTHER!
Sir.
Let's try to get airborne fast.
cover you.
Move! Move!
Tabby, run.
Run.
Move. Move, move!
Watch out!
Sir, watch out!
From your Iand.
We leave with pride,
Mother, smile as you bid goodbye.
We are your sons,
Sir, my youngest daughter landed a job with the railway.
So now you can retire without worry, right?
- Yes. - What are your plans for the future?
Sir, I have spent 38 years serving my country,
now I will spend the rest of my life serving my children.
PARADE.
ATTENTION!
Mother, if your soil calls out in need.
We'II leave this world and to you we'll speed.
One shout out from you,
Dressed in tri-color, we'll come through.
Mother, if we are of no use to you,
Then our youth is of no worth too.
Ready to shed our blood, we stand,
Like the Ganges water, across the land.
- PARADE. SALUTE! Mother, if we lose our lives.
Then it is our destiny.
Mother, we want your dignity to remain forever free.
Mother, foryou, ourlives we will lay,
May no harm ever come your way.
You are mine, and I am yours,
Dead or alive, to you I belong.
We sing your praise, Mother,
even when we part ways.
Mother, if your soil calls out in need.
We'll leave this world and to you we 'll speed.
- One shout out from you, - They made a mistake.
They shouldn't have left the Tigers wounded.
'Our brave soldiers' offensive to eliminate the enemy is underway.'
'The Indian Government is yet
to fully comprehend the magnitude of the challenge they have taken on.'
'A state of emergency has been declared nationwide today.'
'The war has begun.'
We attempted a peaceful, diplomatic solution.
but their actions show that they want war.
They want Kashmir, right?
Let's give them a chance to fight for it!
Air Chief Marshal Arjun Sinha!
Sir!
Let's take out most of their airbases by first light.
Sir
Then it is decided.
India will make history tomorrow morning!
Vande Mataram! (I praise to the. Mother)
Vande Mataram!
Tigers...
It is time to teach them a lesson.
Let's slap them right back, Ahuja.
Today with the first light,
the Indian Air Force will
strike five Pakistani airbases - Islamabad, Noor Khan, Sialkot, Faisalabad and Rafiqui.
Tigers have been assigned
Faisalabad.
Let's destroy their
airbases and especially...
their Starstrikers.
Sir. these are all small satellite bases near the border.
Attacking them will not cause much damage.
What do you mean?
Sir. I strongly feeling their Starstrikers aren't stationed at the border bases.
What makes you say that?
Sir, the President of Pakistan himself gave it away.
What?
Listen to this. Sir.
'It took just 30 minutes'
'for our brave air force officers to strike the enemy and return safely.'
It is a complete giveaway.
The President himself said it took them
only 30 minutes to attack and come back.
Sir, only two of our airbases, Amritsar and
Adampur, were attacked by 11 Starstrikers.
Sir, if the Starstrikers had taken off from the Pakistani
border, they could have easily reached Delhi in 10 minutes.
But they only targeted bases closer to the border and returned.
That means they must have come from
somewhere deeper inside Central Pakistan.
But where in Central Pakistan?
Sargodha, Sir.
Their most secure airbase.
The heart of Pakistan Air Force.
Sir, we should attack here.
It is impossible to attack Sargodha.
Exactly, Sir.
That is probably what they thought too, which is why
they parked all their American Starstrikers at Sargodha.
Even if I accept this theory, our
planes do not have the fuel
capacity to attack Sargodha and make it back.
Sir. I hâve a plan to show you.
If we attach two external fuel tanks of 100 gallons each to our aircraft,
we can make it happen. Sir.
Yes Sir, we can make it happen!
Sargodha is the best option
if we want to cripple their Air Force's strength.
It is still too risky, Ahuja.
It would be a bigger risk not to take this risk, Sir.
You will be consuming every last drop of fuel.
Sargodha has natural mountain defense cover.
their radar coverage is 200 km.
and it is equipped with the most anti-artillery aircraft guns.
Ahuja, this is a Suicide Mission.
Sir. dying for the country is an honorable sacrifice.
not suicide.
Be quiet, Tabby.
Sir, we can make this happen.
Trust me. Sir. Believe me.
We can do it, Sir.
Okay, let me try and get the clearance.
- Alright, Sir. - Get your formation ready.
Sir, it is already ready.
Sir, we have 12 aircraft in flying condition.
and this is the formation.
Boys...
excuse us.
- Sir! - Sir!
Tabby, they've put you on standby.
May I come in. Sir?
Yeah.
Sir, it seems there's been a mistake while making the formation.
My name is listed in the 13th position- I have been kept as a reserve pilot.
I have only made the formation.
They crossed into our territory, took our people's lives.
and then left, untouched.
And now, when we finally have a chance to strike back.
you are keeping me on standby?
Please do not take away my chance to serve the nation.
I will deliver.
promise, Sir.
You may leave.
Did I do something wrong?
It is my final decision.
I have always looked up to you as my mentor.
Just tell me one thing
was this your decision,
or someone else's?
I do not need to give you any kind of explanation, Soldier.
Dismiss!
All my life. I have prepared for this day,
trained hard day and night,
so that one day I could serve my country.
And he just snatched that chance away from me.
He didn't do that. Tabby.
am sure Sir must have made this decision
after due consideration.
Do not overthink it.
Boys, let's go.
I love you.
Tabby?
Officers.
last night, Pakistan destroyed 28 of our aircraft,
seven runways,
and killed many soldiers and civilians in just 30 minutes.
But you are not here to mourn.
You are here to show Pakistan, and the world - India's strength.
The Indian Air Force will conduct
its first airstrike on Pakistan
today, and I am proud to tell you
that One Squadron has been chosen
for this mission, and that is us.
And our target is...
Sargodha.
Boys, we know our planes are no match for
theirs, and Sargodha is deep in the heart of Pakistan.
Getting there and coming back is a monumental challenge.
But we have one shot at making it possible.
This is our chance to show the enemy who we are!
- WHO ARE WE? - THE TIGERS!
- Who are we? - The Tigers!
When a tiger attacks.
it breaks the neck of its prey and tears it apart.
We will do the same.
We will go in there and rip them apart!
Boys, the fire that burns inside us all -
today, we'll unleash it on Sargodha,
and destroy those Pakistanis!
Remember.
the objective of Tigers is not to die for your country,
but to KILL.
Today, we all are going to create history.
- Are you ready? - YES, SIR!
And. the MISSION is called,
SKYFORCE.
Any questions?
No, Sir!
So you were "The Tigers" from Adampur.
I must commend your bravery. Mr. Ahuja.
You flew all the way to Sargodha,
and that too in an ordinary Mystere aircraft.
Tell me, why were you awarded tire Sltar^e-Jurrat?
For shooting down one of your Indian Mystères.
We will complete this mission in one hour and three minutes with 12 aircraft.
We will take off at sharp 0528 hours.
First 4 aircrafts of Red formation will go in pairs of two.
The Green and Blue waves will follow.
Let's just hope our pilots do not overshoot.
To avoid detection by Pakistani radar.
we will fly below 300 feet at 120
knots slower than tactical speed.
This mission will be radio
silent, Zero Communication.
As soon as I reach the target, I
will signal with the navigation light
to start the radio and go for the attack.
Green check.
Green formation confirm.
Blue formation check.
Blue check?
Sir, no visual on the Blue formation behind us.
DAMN IT!
Initiate attack formation.
Sir!
We now have to complete this mission with 8 aircrafts instead of 12.
Let's cover up for blue formation.
Copy that.
Who is this?
Your big daddy -
HINDUSTAN'!
Go. go. go!
Rhino, get their Radar and their missile launchers.
Going for it.
Team Green. let's go around south and attack.
Roget that.
Formation moving forward.
FIRE!
I have taken a hit! I have taken a hit!
Cover me
About. I will cover you.
One Starstriker rolling on the runway.
Going for it.
You get the runway intersection.
Cockroach, bomb the runway.
Approaching pilot complex.
Fox. in the hanger near the ATC -
Last two Starstrikers spotted.
Approaching target.
Shit! Negative impact!
It is a bomb proof shelter.
Going for it. cover me.
I have taken a hit. Neutralize the guns!
Roger, drawing fires. Stay on the run.
Tigers...
Mission Accomplished!
We have destroyed all 11 of their Starstrikers.
Lose all your weight on the aircraft.
- Yes! - Head back to India.
Well done. Boys.
Ankit, this one's for you.
Sir.
Welcome back, Tigers!
Yes. We won. Sir.
Yes.
Why join the Air Force if you fear for your life?
I need a damn explanation -WHAT HAPPENED!
Sir. as soon as the first and second waves took off.
a dust cloud formed on the runway.
Sir, a dust cloud is forming on the runway.
Let's just hope our pilots do not overshoot.
Who is this idiot on the runway?
Sir. I will just check!
Sir, it
is Tabby.
Once the second wave left, the dust
cloud grew so large that we couldn't
see the damaged section of the runway.
There were chances that we could have overshot.
We managed to take-off safely, with Tabby's help.
Sir.
We had no visual on the aircraft formation ahead.
The navigation lights were off, and the radio was silent.
We did try to catch up. Sir.
but by then we had already lost a lot of fuel and time.
Sir. Spider could not fly due to technical errors.
Sir. there's a technical failure:
the 12th aircraft will not be able to fly.
Status. Manjot?
Sir. it'll take at least 20-25 minutes.
I will have to repeat the final tech check.
Who will do the battle damage assessment?
Shit.
How will they know
if there's any danger approaching from behind?
There's no way to warn them!
Sir. there is an aircraft lining on the runway.
Sir. that is IA 1307 aircraft.
Tabby's aircraft.
Sir. this aircraft was damaged during the recce.
Stop him. Ask him to abort immediately.
Tabby, abort take off!
Tabby, abort take off! Acknowledge!
Sir. looks like his radio is on silent.
Damn it!
His orders were to replace the pilot, not the aircraft.
Damn it. he was a reserve pilot.
Where is Lawrence Sir? - Sir, he is in the cabin.
Ahuja, why even keep him as a standby?
He has always broken protocols,
whether it was during the recce mission or training.
And today, once again, he did the same thing.
Why did you keep him as a standby, I just do not understand that!
Omi. are you guys alright?
I am alright. What happened?
Where is Tabby?
Why? What is wrong?
Send him quickly, Geeta is in labor.
We need to get her to the hospital.
Here.
Hello, Sir.
Geeta.
Sir, can I please talk to Tabby?
You go to the hospital with Preeti.
I will send him there, okay?
Amol!
Yes, Sir.
Call all the surrounding air bases and check
if any of our planes have landed there. Go find out.
Okay, Sir.
Sir. I need to know if any aircraft from Squadron One has landed at your base.
Sir, in case if you have any information, please let us know immediately.
Any news on Tabby?
No, Sir.
One Mystère aircraft has crashed over Sargodha.
Sir, pilot is missing in action.
- Jai Hind, Sir. - Jai Hind.
Sir!
- Hello? - Omi,
where is the lucky father?
Let Tabby know that his much awaited first female fighter pilot is here.
Send him quickly.
What response could I offer her, after all?
I had promised Geeta that I wouldn't let any harm come to Tabby.
My fellow citizens, today at 03:30 am.
a ceasefire has been declared between India and Pakistan.
Our army and air force heroes worked together in unison.
Our officers led our soldiers both on the
battlefield and in aerial combat, I had
already lost my younger brother Monu in the war.
I couldn't afford to lose Tabt^y n@w.
For me, when one mission ended, another began.
On 7th September 1965.
the Indian Air Force's Squadron One conducted an
aerial counterstrike over Pakistan's Sargodha Airbase.
For devising a war strategy with his
comrades and securing India's victory.
the government awards Wing Commander Kumar Om Ahuja
with the Vir Chakra.
Congratulations,
all the pilots from your Tiger Squadron have been awarded medals.
All except one -
T.K. Vijaya.
Sir, he is still missing in action.
In Air Force.
we pledge to never leave one of us behind.
Sir, I request that we put pressure on the Pakistani government to locate him.
I do understand your sentiments, Ahuja.
But as per Station Commander Lawrence's report.
Vijaya was extremely rebellious.
He took irrational decisions,
he broke rules.
Yes, he did take some certain calls on his own, but...
I know he was close to you,
but friendship and duty must be kept separate.
If you need help with anything else,
just give me a call.
Congratulations, Sir.
You have all been awarded honors.
Thank you.
And... Tabby?
He went to fight for his country too.
It feels like you have forgotten about him.
- No. Geeta, that is not it. - Then what is it. Sir?
Why isn't anyone doing anything to find him?
- I will soon— - Sir, it is been months.
There have been no search operations. We haven't heard anything about him.
You once said
he was like a brother to you.
You'd never let anything happen to him.
You promised me, didn't you, sir?
I trusted you.
I... I'm...
Please. don't tell me 'Tm trying my best."
I just do not trust...
Sir, please leave.
You both show up here, call me daily, and offer empty promises.
I can't keep living with false hope anymore.
From now on, come to me only
when you have an update on Tabby.
Sorry, Sir, please leave.
I am scattered in the wind, you will not see me.
But I will turn to fragrance, and around you sometimes I will be.
If I getthe chance,
If this distance ends.
Hl bring it up when we talk again.
Do you think of me?
Do my thoughts keep you from sleep?
I want to ask you,
Do you think about me too?
Tell me about your family.
I have a mother, a father, a wife,
and two children.
They must be worried about you.
You mentioned you shot down an Indian Mystere.
Do you remember the date and time it happened?
If you do not want to answer, that is fine, no pressure.
It was 7th September 1965,
twelve minutes past six, in the morning.
How could I ever forget that moment!
What went down?
Eight Indian planes infiltrated.
attacked, and were headed towards the border.
I had orders from the General
to pursue and destroy them!
Which aircraft were you flying?
F-104, Starstriker.
But we destroyed all 11 of your Starstrikers!
So you were unaware of the 12th aircraft we had.
Carry on.
While I was in pursuit,
saw an Indian aircraft heading my way.
Our American Starstriker could detect the signal on radar from 15 km.
while your aircraft had barely a radar detection range of about 2 km.
That stupid pilot didn't even sense my presence
and ended up in my target range all on his own.
Five seconds.
That is all it took for me to blow his aircraft to smithereens.
The aircraft went down like untethered kite.
And the pilot?
Surprisingly,
we never found him.
He somehow managed slip away.
If that was the case, why didn't you follow the other eight aircraft?
If the other pilot hadn't deceitful fired from behind...
Hang on a second, what other pilot?
Look,
I have already shared enough.
I do not think I need to share anything else with you.
Do you know what happens if we declare you missing in action?
Your family will spend the rest of their lives searching for you.
But we will not do that,
because we believe there is honor amongst enemies.
The uniforms we wear may fly different flags,
but the values remain the same.
I hope
someday you will understand that.
Goodbye.
Congratulations.
It's such a proud movement for all of us.
We defeated the Pakistanis again and showed them their place.
So tell me,
Group Captain,
how is Amritsar treating you?
Fine, Sir.
What brings you here?
LU
Tabby.
What about him?
Sir. Ahmed said he had a face-off
with an Indian Mystere on September 7th.
So?
Sir, I am pretty sure he is talking about Vijaya.
With Ahmed's statement, we can reopen Tabby's case,
but only if you change your report, Sir.
You are doubting my report?
No, Sir.
- But according to Ahmed— Ahuja,
Ahmed..
is just making up stories.
Do you really believe him?
If there's even a 1% chance of Vijaya coming back.
I'd like to believe him, Sir.
This is exactly what he wants.
He wants us to believe Vijaya is with them.
to force our government to beg
for his return.
Ahmed is just saying what you want to hear.
Sir, it is also possible he is telling the truth.
Until I do not get some concrete proof.
I cannot change a single word in my report.
You know how the diplomatic channels work.
'Sitara-e-Jurrat in 1965!'
'I got it for shooting down one of your Indian Mysteres.'
'Five seconds, that is all it took for me to blow his aircraft to smithereens.'
'The aircraft went down like an untethered kite.'
'We couldn't see the damaged section of the runway.'
'Still, we managed to take-off with Tabby's help.'
'Spider could not fly due to technical errors.'
'Who will do the battle damage assessment?'
'That is IA 1307 aircraft.'
'Tabby's aircraft.'
'Surprisingly. we never found him.'
'He somehow managed to slip away.'
Sir, the way Ahmed is putting it -
It is not that easy to take down Tabby.
Spider.
Sir.
You mentioned in your debrief that Tabby took off at 0540 hours.
Yes, Sir.
So, about 30 minutes later, at around 0610 hours.
he would have reached Sargodha.
And that Pakistani pilot said that...
At 0612 hours, he shot down a Mystere over Sargodha.
That is right.
Sir, we were heading back after the attack, at 0603 hours,
and by 0612 hours, we were already about 100 km away from Sargodha.
It can't be done by any other pilot, Sir.
It has to be him.
We finally have a lead.
Let's keep at it.
- Sir. - Yes, Sir.
- Thank you for coming. - Sir.
Hello. Geeta.
How are you?
Fine.
Please, come in.
Sir, any update on Tabby...?
Sit.
Sir, please, tell me.
We've found an eyewitness
who was the last person to have seen Tabby.
Tabby...
Sir, can I meet him, the eyewitness?
Who is this eyewitness?
He is a Pakistani pilot.
a prisoner of war.
Sir. is...
is Tabby alive?
From what he said, it seems like he might be.
Is he in their custody?
Mamma!
Hey, angel!
Oh my God, look how big she is gotten!
Look what we brought for you.
- Thank you.
- You are welcome.
l've seen you in the photo.
Hmm?
You are Dad's friend, right?
Yes, of course, I am your dad's friend.
I want to become a pilot like Dad too.
You're wearing it wrong.
- Wear it like this, perfect. - Rohini.
've told you not to wear that.
Go inside right now!
Sorry, Mamma!
Sir. please, tell me...
is he in their custody?
And how can we find out more about him?
Geeta, this is the first time we've got a lead.
I will try to apply pressure
on their government through that Pakistani pilot.
and as soon as I know something.
I promise I will let you know.
Please. Sir.
Let's not leave hope, Geeta.
After six years,
I finally received a lead about Tabby through Ahmed.
I had to find a way to pursue that lead.
I had to find Tabby.
Sir, the location and time of Ahmed
attacking the plane matches with Tabby's plane.
And Sir. he says the Indian pilot
was never caught,
so there may be a possibility he might be alive.
But Sir, Lawrence Sir is net agreeing with it.
Only you can help us.
Let me try this for one last time.
I will talk to Air Vice Marshal Narang.
Thank you very much, really appreciate it. Sir.
Have a seat.
Thank you for your time, Sir.
Well,
Sinha Sir requested me. I couldn't have refused him.
Sinha Sir requested.me. I couldn't have refused him.
Tell me.
- Oh. tea. coffee? - No, l'm fine, Sir.
- Go ahead then. - Yes. Sir.
These are the official statements from all the pilots in our Tiger Squadron.
Yes, I have read their debriefs.
None of them had any encounter with Ahmed's Starstriker.
It has to be T.K. Vijaya.
Ahuja, sit down.
Tell me.
how do these pilots' statements
and Ahmed's story prove it was Vijaya?
It is just your assumption.
I have studied the entire case in great detail,
and I will tell you one thing: if you present
this to the Ministry, it'll be rejected within a day.
I will tell you one more thing: I have got nothing against you.
But if Sinha Sir hadn't requested.
I wouldn't have even entertained this
case because it does not have any merit.
Let me give you an advice
Do not trap yourself in this.
It is been over six years, move on.
What
happened?
They want me to move on.
They are sending Ahmed
Hussain back to Pakistan tomorrow.
He was
my last hope.
Omi, what do you always tell your pilots?
You do not lose until you quit.
Ahmed Hussain is leaving tomorrow.
He hasn't left yet.
I have already signed your release, but you still
haven't finished telling me your side of the story.
Is there anything you'd like to add before you leave?
I have shared everything I could, while
staying true to my duty and my country.
Goodbye.
Pakistani prisoners of
war are being sent back today.
What would be your comment on the same?
Ma'am, the war is over now.
There are many mothers, kids and families in Pakistan
whose search for their loved ones will finally end today.
They will all be very happy to see their families.
That is all I have to say.
The cupboard in our room that is not vast.
Holds mementos ofthe past.
A photo of me that you will find fast,
It'll whispers softly to you through the glass,
And tell you where I am, at last.
Now, I am away from y@u, it is true,
Now, I am a little helpless too.
Do these thoughts come to you?
Do you think of me?
Do my thoughts keep you from sleep?
I want to ask you,
Do you think about me too?
Do you think about me?
It makes me smile, it makes me weep.
I want to ask you,
Do you think about me too?
The house decorated by me and you.
Where our little family flourished and grew,
I didn't know it came with me too.
Your eyes reveal,
You think of me too.
Your eyes reveal,
You think of me too.
Do you think of me?
It makes me smile, it makes me weep.
I still want to ask you, Do
you think about me too?
Morning, Sir.
- Good morning. - Parcel.
Oh.
Thank you.
Mummy, moving to London forever isn't something that can happen overnight.
Anyway, this is a trunk call, so let's keep it short.
Hang up now. Bye-bye.
I am going to the golf club to meet Bindu.
I will be back in the evening.
In 19 years, I had never lost hope for even a moment,
and perhaps that is why fate gave me another chance to find Tabby.
What is this?
Read this page.
It's like..
'Honorable Presidentl
'During the 1965 Skyforce Mission,'
'our Tiger Squadron pilot. T.K. Vijaya. Went missing in action.'
'Despite our best efforts.'
'we were unable to gather any information about his whereabouts.'
'I am sending you all the documents,'
'and a crucial book related to the entire incident and T. K. Vijaya.'
'I kindly request you
'to look into this matter and take the necessary action.'
'Kumar Om Ahuja,'
'Retired Group Captain, Indian Air Force.'
'Jai Hind.'
Tell me.
you were in Adampur in '65, right?
Yes, Sir, I was part of Tiger Squadron.
So, tell me, how was Vijaya?
Yes. he was good.
How was he good, huh?
He flew against orders, never came back.
and left us to deal with the consequences.
So, we've received a letter from the Ministry.
The President has given the order. We'll have to conduct a small inquiry.
Can you please handle that for me?
- Sure. Sir. - You can?
- Absolutely. - Thank you.
can't we get Group Captain Ahuja on this?
Om Ahuja?
- Yes. Sir. - No. no. no.
Sir, he has invested his entire life into this case.
His research will be invaluable
and will help us close the file sooner.
We'll save us a lot of time. Sir.
Your call.
Do whatever it takes. Just get it done.
Sure, Sir.
- Hello. Cockroach.
- Sir How have you been?
Very good. Sir. How are you?
Absolutely fine.
Sir, I need your help, Sir.
Come.
Sir, the thing you have been waiting for all these years...
It is finally reopening,
It is finally reopening.
only because of you,
and now only you can solve it, Sir.
So whatever you need me for. I am here for you.
Chatterjee, I will give you a list of places...
Okay.
I will need to visit them personally.
Can I say something, Sir?
Go ahead.
I always felt jealous of Tabby
because he was better than me.
But now that he is not here, I..
I feel as if a part of us is missing.
Let's please find him, Sir.
Gentlemen, shall we start?
Lawrence Sir,
you recommended every pilot from the Sargodha Mission
for a Vayu Sena Medal and Vir Chakra,
except for T.K. Vijaya.
Was there a specific reason behind it?
That day, Vijaya took off solo, going against all protocols
and clear orders from his Commanding Officer,
and entered enemy territory.
Such irresponsible and reckless behavior!
He was so overconfident
that he behaved like a madman.
Honoring a pilot like him
would have set a bad example for future generations
of our fighter pilots.
Ahuja Sir, how are you?
Fine. Sir.
So,
London.
America,
and France?
It seems you went on a world tour!
What did you achieve by doing so?
Yes, Sir,
I went on a world tour.
a nisi it was »a1 hit.
During my world tour. I met the
author of this book John Peterson.
I admire this pilot.
I had written more about him,
but due to the restrictions from the Pakistani Government, unfortunately,
I couldn't publish it all in my b@@k.
Sir. will it be possible for you to
share the original manuscript with me?
That is
a big ask.
I know, but it'll be of a really good help.
He mentions an Indian Mystere in Chapter 13, Page 112, Line 23.
And the copy of the same page is in your respected files.
By the way.
By the way, f 1
your friend helped change the world's aviation industry.
As we are conducting the inquiry here in India,
there was an investigation held in America back in 1975.
The Americans were puzzled
by how an old subsonic aircraft managed to shoot down their
next-generation supersonic Starstriker,
and they started investigating.
But Mr. Ben, were you able to figure out how our
Indian Pilot managed to shoot down the Starstriker?
Well, of course, we were.
It was the superior flying skills
and undaunted determination of that Indian Pilot.
It was because of that unidentified pilot...
It was because of Vijay a
that they discovered the Starstriker's heat-seeking missiles could be misguided.
That is why. They discovered infrared advance
technology and modified their Starsthkers.
Mr. Ben that Unidentified
Pilot was none other than...
T.K. Vijaya.
The oassault company also began marketing
the Mystere aircraft as the "Starstriker
Killer" and sold their old technology to
countries like Israel. Iran, and Jordan for many years.
Impossible.
but how was Vijaya able to pull this off?
Sir, Vijaya himself give me the answer.
Wait...
Did you meet Vijaya?
HI
Yes?
Ahmed...?
Thank you for the book.
Brother. I couldn't tell you everything back then because we were at war.
but you were right.
There has to be honor amongst enemies.
That morning, when you all were returning after the attack on Sargodha
and I was pursuing you.
saw an Indian aircraft heading towards me.
I fired my first missile, sensing its heat.
Our Starstriker's missiles had a 100% hit-and-kill record.
I thought I'd killed the pilot,
so I turned towards the Indian Border
to go after his comrades.
The other pilot I mentioned to you
was in fact the same pilot.
and this time, he was on my tail.
I leveraged the speed of my Starstriker to outmaneuver him.
then swiftly reversed course, positioned myself behind him,
and initiated my attack.
An ordinary Mystère was outmanoeuvring our advanced Starstriker
like it was just a video game, not a real war.
As soon as I got the opportunity. I fired my second Sidewinder missile.
I thought that blast had killed the pilot,
but then that aircraft came charging through the fire clouds.
never seen anything like that before.
Your friend was an exceptional pilot.
If he hadn't been from the enemy side, I'd
definitely have wanted to learn from his expertise.
Speed is your strength, right?
Now. experience my power.
was so proud of the speed of my Starstriker.
but he turned it into a weakness.
Shit!
The moment I saw an opening, I unleashed everything I had and fired at him.
It was the toughest and most intense fight of my life.
Yet he refused to back down.
JAI HIND!
From your land.
lllle leave with pride,
Mother, smile as you bid goodbye,
We are your sons.
Mother, remember us. with joyful music every time.
Mother, if your soil calls out in need,
We'11 leave this world and to you we 'll speed.
One shout out from you,
Dressed in tri-color, we'll come through.
Mother, if we are of no use to you,
Then our youth is of no worth too.
Ready to shed our blood, we stand,
Like the Ganges water, across the land.
Vijaya survived the Pakistani pilot's attack
and could have returned safely.
but instead. he chose to stand between us
and certain death.
This is Ahmed Hussain's statement.
Sir. if Vijaya hadn't acted so recklessly and irresponsibly that day.
if he hadn't disobeyed every order and protocol,
then my pilots and I.
who were honored with the Vir Chakra for this mission,
would never have made it back.
Sir, that reads - Service before Self.
He put his squadron, his duty, and his nation
before his own life and he sacrificed himself.
Sir, you said he
behaved like a madman.
Yes, he was indeed a madman, Sir.
But this kind of madness is necessary to die for one's country.
It is this madness that drives a
soldier to leave behind their parents,
spouse, and children to serve their nation.
Vijaya was madly in love
with his country - like all of us!
And this madness is what
And this madness Ss what
we call patriotism.
Nationalism.
Thank you, sir.
Ahuja
I couldn't recommend Vijaya for the Vir Chakra.
However, today,
we are recommending him for the Maha Vir Chakra.
Soldiers like him aren't born every day.
Thank you.
Slowly sing lullabies,
Mother, as in your arms we lie,
Where else can we find such peaceful sleep?
At your feet, our lives we keep,
H's your blessing that you chose us,
Not every uniform knows a sacrifice as such.
Mother, this is the prayer every soldier prays,
Who else gets to die for the country in such noble ways?
Mother. I feel blessed and It is true,
As the wind scatters
my ashes to you.
You are mine, and I am yours,
Dead or alive, to you I belong.
lllle sing your praise,
Mother, even when we part ways.
On 7th September 1965. during the Skyforce Mission,
he displayed exceptional bravery by shooting down
a Pakistani aircraft that was pursuing his comrades which
not only led to the success of the mission but also
resulted in the ultimate sacrifice of his life for the nation.
Today, the government seeks forgiveness from his family for the 23-year delay,
and posthumously awards Squadron Leader T. Krishnan Vijay.a with tha Maha Vir Chakra..
Tabby, I told you we'd open this bottle when
you proved that you were better than the best.
And today, you have done that -not just in front of me.
but in front of the whole world.
I am so damn proud of you today.
Cheers.
I really, really miss you. Tiger.
Dying for the country is an honorable sacrifice
not suicide.
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