Our search-and-destroy missions in ’65 war: Group Captain Chinoy (Retd)
In the early part of the 1965 war with Pakistan, Dara Phiroze Chinoy, a young Flying Officer with the Indian Air Force found himself suddenly trapped on enemy land. “An anti-aircraft shell had exploded into my engine and the engine flamed out. The aircraft was on fire and there was smoke and flames in the cockpit. I couldn’t see anything,” Chinoy, now 70, told NDTV in his house in Bengaluru.
Aug 31, 2015
Hi Capn Chinoy. Are you related to Navaz and Siloo Chinoy of Madras. Asking because I grew up with them in 1950.60s
Can I contact Capn Chinoy??? I grew up with Chinoys in Madras in 1950 60s. I am in :Avadoli@yahoo.com” Thanks.
Captain Chinoy, great to hear of your exploits, you are a wonderful inspiration for the younger generation.Thank you so much for displaying so much courage and commitment for your country.
Salute…
Hello Capt. Chinoy. Did you attend K. C. College in Bombay in the early 60’s? I do not remember the first name, but I had a friend with the last name of Chinoy who joined the IAF just before the war broke out with China in 1963.