@Arun_Golaya @CaptDKS @JohnsonOdakkal Thks @Arun_Golaya. This is a good recap of a well-known story by @singhshwetabh71. A detailed history has been brought out in our official history book for the period 1975-90, 'Transition to Eminence' by #VAdmGMHiranandani. (Pp 90 to 94). Some of the guys who played a key role in
@Arun_Golaya @CaptDKS @JohnsonOdakkal @singhshwetabh71 2/n. In this transfer are Radm Narpati Datta, then DCNS, Cmde Puri then DNAS, Cmde Joginder Singh, then DNAM, Cmde (or RAdm) MK 'Micki' Roy who was the First Sqn Cdr of INAS 310 & was subject matter expert. While the official history glosses over the role of Adm Jal Cursetji, CNS
@Arun_Golaya @CaptDKS @JohnsonOdakkal @singhshwetabh71 3/n. At that time, other accounts suggest that it was he who was majorly responsible for smoothing the frayed edges of transfer with his diplomatic skills & was able to win over ACM Moolgavkar, the Air Chief then. Moreover he showed leadership in accepting the AF challenge and
@Arun_Golaya @CaptDKS @JohnsonOdakkal @singhshwetabh71 Getting down to work. Much credit also to the Squadrons at Goa who made it possible. Today it looks entirely logical, in fact painfully obvious that Maritime Reconnaissance should be with Navy. We must not forget the history of hard-fought struggle to get there. Of course, AF
@Arun_Golaya @CaptDKS @JohnsonOdakkal @singhshwetabh71 5/n. Cannot be blamed, I guess these are part and parcel of every country's military history as it goes through many twists & turns. What's a little sad is that the issue had to be finally resolved with MoD as arbiter & the two services with best professionals could not come to
@Arun_Golaya @CaptDKS @JohnsonOdakkal @singhshwetabh71 6/n. Agreement on this. It tells us the limitations of Chiefs of Staff Committee as constituted then. In 2019, during the Cursetji centenary celebrations at Mumbai we had touched upon some of these issues. Thankfully, our current MR Fleet is world class & the final outcome has

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Folks, few days ago was absolutely delighted to get this beautiful photo essay book on #VAdmSHSarma, one of our icons, who, among other things, led the Eastern Fleet with distinction during the 1971 war with Pakistan. While I have read the autobiographical account of his life in
2/n. His book "My Years at Sea", (cherished autographed copy), I am looking fwd to dig into this new tome for the wealth of detail, many photos & illustrations & previously untold accounts, all put together in an elegant format. 'Lovingly curated' by #CaptNavinChandraSarma &
3/n. Presented by him & Mrs Nalini Sarma as an autographed copy it's a fondly cherished Collectors item. Incidentally, Capt Navin is a Master Mariner and ex Dufferin alumnus like his Father, and his son too is in the Merchant Navy. Further, his brother #CaptDinabandhuSarma,
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Thks @Arun_Golaya. 01 Mar is a very significant date for Indian Navy & VAdm DK Tripathi who took over reins of @IN_WNC today, has done so on a historical day. My article in @DailyGuardian1 linked unpacks the importance. OTD, in 1968, the @IN_WNC , @IN_HQENC & @IN_WesternFleet
2/n. Were formed & today marks the 55th anniversary. As mentioned by many it was also the day when the Navy Chief #AdharKumarChatterji or AKC was promoted to full Admiral from his 3 star rank. As I argued in the article, these were not cosmetic changes but a Navy coming of age.
3/n. It signaled Navy's move into a bigger orbit & the reorganization then continues as basic template even today. For those wishing to read a shorter piece on the significance of today 👇
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Folks, this is an excellent Twitter thread by my young friend & Navy enthusiast @zwerubae on a little known aspect of Indian Naval history. It's very well researched & has great pics accompanying. About the Women's Royal Indian Naval Service or WRINS for short. I will only add
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Folks, another huge highlight for me in Bengaluru, happened when I got to meet RAdm SK Gupta, Maha Vir Chakra (MVC), NM (Gallantry), on 02 Feb. This 71 war hero operated from INS Vikrant, leading air strikes into then East Pakistan, as the Sqn Cdr of the 300 (Seahawks) Sqn. Full
2/n. Of josh and charm, the Admiral is sprightly & young in his mid 80s. Hailing from 10th Course NDA (B sqn), he enraptured me with his stories of 71 war, the drama on the Flattop, his impressions of Navy's leaders at various times, his Corporate experiences, and much else.
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Folks, apart from the many reasons why 26 Jan is our foremost national day, it has significance at many levels for the Armed Forces. And not for the spectacular parade or poignant ceremony at war memorial alone. For it was on 26 Jan 1950 that the prefix Royal was dropped from
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