FIRST HAND: The Bombing Of Tiger Hill
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- In Part-2 of this Livefist interview with IAF combart veteran Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, he provides the most detailed account so far about his experience preparing IAF Mirages for their first bombing missions, and then carrying out strikes on Pakistan Army positions on Tiger Hill and elsewhere in the Kargil conflict of 1999.
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Air Marshall Nambiar demonstrates fantastic narrative skill. Absolutely fantastic!!
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The Mig 25 pilot, Wing co Thakur, who took the photos deserves special recognition. Why hasn't it been given till now is unbelievable. Very gracious of the Air Marshal to give him a mention. Without those photos, it would have been quite complicated. What wonderful stories of our heroes and our machines! 🙏🇮🇳
All mig25s were classified. Only after 2005 when they were decommissioned we are able to get these info but now its a high time we should recognize him
If you go through the interview again, it was clear that the Reconnaissance Mission was top secret one. Our think tank would not have wanted to make things go public.
@@rahul0526 I can understand and respect that...but in the years after this public recognition should have been done. And, today in the year 2020...what is holding back the Air force and the govt from giving our hero the credit he deserves? I just can't understand that! 🇮🇳
rahul kapur Yeah right, I was not in anyway suggesting why it can not be done now. I think he must have been recognised internally in his Annual Appraisal and would have been given the benefit in terms on early promotion and some medal from IAF chief or president. But I think a public recognition does not form a part of standard Reward and Recognition process of IAF. It is the job of Defense ministers, Govt, public and the media. But seems they take more interest on the final kill show and they largely chose to ignore the solid teamwork behind. At the same time, how are we going to know all this if no one from inside IAF come out and tell us such stories of bravery. Now, I think media should take this up and recognise him publicly so that entire nation comes to know about it.
I second the thought. I strongly agree that mig 25 pilots are absolute Maverick and should be given a special mention and recognition. Bharat Mata ki Jai 🙏🇮🇳
In 1999 i was in school. A patriotic science magazine that gets published in vernacular had covered kargil war story spanning almost 24 pages. I read that very curiously. It had mentioned details about Tiger hill, mirage 2000 aircraft. Today after 21 years i feel overjoyed to listen the hero himself narrating. It's amazing. Thank you Shiv 🙏🏻
I had a Mirage 2000 sticker which someone from the IAF gave me in 2001. I kept that in my notebook for such a long time. And that kept inspiring me to give a series of SSBs, first of which was in the IAF. Although I am not in the forces, I still believe that photo of Mirage was the single most inspiring thing I had.
To those wondering, yes I'll be doing a video on my visit to the Foxbats squadron 14 years ago :) Soon
Sir, We are Hugely in debt to you(and undoubtedly of course to the serviceman then for their service). Thank you so much for these Interviews. Thank you, Thank you SO much.
Waiting eagerly sir 🙏
Make a documentary on UPG Mig29
56 inch key Chati sirf Pakistan k liay hy CHINA K samnay sukar k 36 inch key Ho jati hy
Nicely done, Shiv. Lots of great detail, and thanks for putting pictures of the mentioned individuals and relevant maps/ref... High-quality production. Please do more such videos on different operations too.
Sir I have flown you from Shillong to Guwahati when you were CnC here..
You also visited our sqn when you flew down from Shillong to fly mirage at tezpur.
@@sabeelequbal9858 sir r u a pilot of IAF
Damn man that's epic
Such a pleasant surprise to read someone's comment with whom you have spent your early childhood. You are an inspiration Sabeel...soar high. So proud of u
Salute Sir,,,,,,,,,we are proud of you and your sqd,,,,, I just can't believe that I am commenting on an IAF personel......... Jai Hind 🇮🇳 Sir...
Very gentle person. We need to learn from him how team member should appreciate and remember. Great man.
excellent narration of a complicated mission with limited tech support. This narration can be understood even by a layman. I am forced to remember my experiences during the 1965 and 71 wars both in the eastern and western fronts as a sr. tech supporting person. Hats off to you, sir.
Thank you for your service Nair sab
We all as Indians very proud of our forces. Shiv Arror & Gaurav savant are very special & favourite analyst. Thanks Shiv for bringing such a wonderful details. Please do more such videos. Jai Hind.
This story should be converted into a war movie. Great clarity, logic and the right emotions in his voice. I felt I was flying with him!! I also saw the video on Wing Com. P J Thakur. He too was very clear. Without his mission it would have been a blind date over Tiger Hill. As rightly put by Air Marshall Nambiar, time that Wng. Comdr. P J Thakur is duly rewarded.
Sir,You r my commandant at ASTE. You are a gem of the person.Mr Shiv,i have read your books.Kindly write a book on the role of Air Force in Kargil. Surely ,I will be the first one to buy.
As in IAF’s own words....Every job demands Targets to be Met...but this one will want them to be TAKEN DOWN! (Read Pulverised). A big salute to our True heros.....Jai Hind🇮🇳
Excellent interview. Such a gracefulness of Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar to give credit to whole team for his crucial mission. Beautiful narration by him makes that mission more lively to all of us. Thanks and kudos to Shiv Aroor for the interview.
Salute to Air Marshal Nambiyar sir and all the team members. It was like sitting on the edge of a seat listening to him - goosebump moment for me was the bombing, Felt like I took that flight with him . Thanks Shiv for giving us a chance to hear him.🙏🙏
Nambi सर को मेरा शाष्टांग प्रणाम। आप जैसे देवता विरले ही मिलते हैं। आपकी उदारता... जिस तरह आपने अपने पूरी टीम को credit diya... ये ही तो है जो Air Force ki रीढ़ / spine है... We really wish you were the chief... But व्यक्ति दिल से और व्यक्तित्व से chief होता है। ना कि ओहदे से.. you will always remain our chief !!!
Thank you for the interview and Air Marshal Nambiar for bringing out the key tactical battle turning point with Munto Dhalo as media had only focused on Tiger Hill and him giving credit to does who deserve it
Salute to you Sir... Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar.
Thanks for your enlightening insights.
Salute and Respect To The Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar and also entire IAF Team and also to Mr. Shiv Aroor for bringing such a Heroic Tale of Our Brave Fighters to Us the Common and Patriotic Citizens of India🇮🇳. Salute and Respect to you as well Sir. Keep up the Good Work. 👍💯👏. Jai Hind Ki Sena 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳. We ❤ Our Indian🇮🇳 Armed Forces. Never Forget Wing Commander PJ Thakur Sir. Salute and Respect to you. Once Again Jai Hind🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳.
The Foxbat was such a rare gem the IAF had in its inventory stationed at Air Force Station, Bareilly ( Trisonics squadron). The legend has it that Mig 25 "Foxbat" was a classified aircraft and only 12 or 14 IAF pilots have ever flown it and much of the IAF had no idea of this aircraft presence with the IAF. The aircraft so secret and dark that it was flown in a dismantled condition.
Mig25 on Islamabad
Most aircrafts try to fly below radar scan to avoid them. Others like U2 or mig 25/31 fly above radar scans. China and Pakistan couldn't do anything because they didn't have anything to counter
It's a myth that not many knew about it. Well I was IAF Stn BLY. We were aware off it.
Dismantled condition?
@@zsus1It was delivered to AFS Bareilly in dismantled condition from Russia, it was assembled again at the destination.
Munto dhalo bombing finally got it's due..
In fact in his each interviews he has mentioned it. Regarding Kargil war Tiger Hill story. What an officer! Has given due credit to everyone.
It was bhai
It will be not media which be deciding force,
for our forces media is a joke thats is shared at drinks time
Salute to you, Air Marshall Nambiar and your comrades who defended India against all the odds. Our heroes' sortie stories should be told and taught, so we Indian can understand how Indian Air Force performed meticulously in a mountain warfare--and disseminated enemy to its death...🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
We visualise the scenes Infront of our eyes, as Nambiyar sir explained,, we also observed that temper in his eyes and voice.
A great salute to You sir,
Like from anantapur AP.
At that time I am studying 1st Year Graduation,
And one of my villager fought as a soldier in the Indian Army named Hanumanth Reddy,, he is the only son to their parents.
And his father makes phone calls to him and ask about the situation, he replied that we are face to face in firing, don't hope on my life, be brave, like that.
Right now HE completed his service in the army and staying in village. We are all proud of him.
These things should be written in books......massive historical information shared by the Air Marshal.
Such a delight to listen to this........thanx Shiv......brilliant job as usual...
Wonderful narrative skill of Air Marshall Nambiar at display here. Wow... Total quality. Amazing. So precise. No wonder, IAF is what it is... if you have such talent, you ought to be best in the world. Frankly speaking, I was in a trance while he was narrating. Was stunned absolutely. Consider this as the base and someone, please make a film or a web series of the this operation. Not only will it be a hit but will boost the morale and motivate thousands and lacs of youngsters to join the IAF. Is anyone listening?
Superb interview. Greta humility by WC nambiar to give true credit to pilot Thakur ...great people are humble
Goose bumps all over - Hats off to you and all of the team for protecting our country always and not bothering about yourselves !!! Jai Hind !!!
That was a great victory in the icy hills back in the day. Mirages did perform exceedingly well. Kudos to PJ Thakur, Raghunath Nambiar and all other unsung heroes of IAF.. Thanks Shiv for a great interview!
Thanks for this interview with Nambiar Sir.
Looking forward for more such interviews with our REAL HEROES.
Air Marshal Nambiar ji is so humble inspite of achieving so much. May God bless him with long healthy life.🙏 Respect from Mumbai. Jai Hind 🇮🇳
The greatness of this person is he gives the credit to the whole team.
Great interview.
It was a joy to hear first hand from a hero of that war.
Salute to Nambiar sir.
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
Personal q for Nambiar sir: Share some light hearted fun moments with Dhanoa sir (Tony) 😇😇
What an explanation sir 👋👋 the country salutes you for your service...a perfect air warrior... Pakistanis should watch this
I don't know why this video featured in my list from youtube after 3 years. However having been to SSB's 7 times(2 time for the air force), my admiration for these forces has increased manifold after watching this video. This video perfectly embodies a very well known saying "You do not fight with the army you want, you fight with the army you have'. Instead of squabbling with HQ for the Laser guided bombs reserved for different targets, our forces used their ingenuity and resourcefulness to create a desired weapon.
He is a true warrior.
Hats of to you sir. A lot of things to learn from you.
A great warrior is always a humble person.
A great man, gracious and humble! A true patriot and warrior! Hats off to you Sir!
This interview has lots of contents for making of excellent web series or a movie. :)
😂😂😂 chal bosrri k
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So you think it's all fake
@@maverickkhan777😂Allah moderchod,samjha ab bhag
What a well spoken gentleman. Thank you for sharing this story with us Air Marshal Nambiar! 🔝
Such a brilliant air warrior. It was a pleasure to hear him speak about his wonderful experience.
True commander recognising each person involved ♥️🥰
Such high proffessionalism and disposition.These guys are pioneers,pioneer of innovation in war,tje guys that make a difference,always...
awesome!!!!!! good job Shiv. Air Marshal Hats of to you sir!!!!, amazing professional and wonderful and humble human being.!!!!!!
Very nice interview. Thoughtful. Full of information. Very descriptive. I wish we had people like him who had come up to explain the operation against Pakistan last year.
therez a difference between surgical strikes and a full blown war. one more thing Raghunath sir is no more part of IAF he z retired but the guyz blown balakot may b still flying so its no point to expose our soldiers just in the name of proof or evidences. may be u gonna hear these stories too .... someday
Very gracious of air marshal Nambiar ji for giving credit to many people. Great man
sir ji ,you are the gem of airforce.thanks to all the men in blue,those who were in action and those who were behind .
jai hind.
Great job n thank you IAF for protecting our country. I hope our government appreciate how our force work with type of equipment they work with. Thank you again.
I like these indepth interviews very much. Kudos to Air Marshal and very nice to see him pour out this remarkable story and experience. Thank you sir.I have also been following Shiv Aroor since 2009. Proud to see him evolve through all this time.
HIGHLY GRACIOUS INTERVIEW BY FORMER C-IN-C WESTERN COMMAND IAF.
Our IAF PILOTS at that time even were highly professional and potent with limited technology..!!🇮🇳🙏
Lot's of respect to Air Marshall Nambiar... I still don't know why the hell IAF not gone for more mirages2000, if it was so good, in fact history tells us, from kargil to Op parakram to Balakot strikes, M2000 have been the go to fighter jet of IAF...
What a humble person,A.M.
Air Marshal Nambiar is not only a gentleman, also very gracious. 👍
Extremely humble.. down to earth and a great leader
Great articulater and LEADER from kerala🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤👍👍
It's really a fascinating revelation of War hero. Thanks ..pl.accept our salutes..Air marshal Nambiar sir... jai Hind .
Very informative . Well narrated, with clarity for commoners to understand.
Real hero of our country. Jai hind air Marshall nambiar sir. Proud of you sir.
An excellent episode.
Mr Aroor, I just finished reading your books ' India's Most Fearless ' and found three volumes very absorbing and informative for an average Indian civilian.
Yes the other day a retired and a very old Air Force officer mentioned that,
Air Chief Marshall S.K.Kaul (Rtd) who was the Air Chief around 1995, was awarded the MVC, during the 1971 Bangladesh operations inthe eastern sector. I have not found any account of it in any of about half a dozen books, I have read so far.
Having retired as the Air Chief, his details would be available in the Air HQ.
On enquiry some one told me he is at present residing in Gurugram.
Why not interview him too ?
Air Marshal saab. I realise we have outstanding ground staff and of course the fliers. Congratulations. I have a doubt. You mentioned there were only 61 bombs. Do you mean we hand only such small numbers of that specific type. I hope we have adequate number of bombs of all kinds now should the action last longer time. Finally saab you are very humble. Jai Hind.
Rama Murti Paluri ....yes that was the actual situation 21 years ago....today let me assure you we have significantly changed for the better....
@@raghunathnambiar1025 Sir I touch yours feet in respect.. the way you Forces protect our country is supreme service rendered 🙏🇮🇳🙏
Would like to have more sessions like this.
Great Job taking Interview of Gem of a person - for which we are so proud of our Military .
Thanks .
This is an amazing interview Shiv. Sat glued to my seat from start to end. I recommend putting an intro music and end credit music signifying the brand livefist is becoming.
Will do. Currently doing everything myself :)
Thanks Shiv for this wonderful insights from the Kargil War. I think no book can justify these level of conversations.
Courage Confidence and Calmness. Redefined by our air warriors. We are proud of you
Wow !!! Every minute of this interview is worth the gold !!!
Humbly salute you Sir, for acknowledging the unsung Hero Wg Cdr Thakur 🙏
I don't think I have been informed in such a fabulous manner on matters to do with the military, before! Thanks Shiv, for posting this!
Brilliant Namibiar sir, you have given credit to all the other officers, whom regular Indians did not know in depth/detail, their valuable contributions. We are proud of you and the other officers, thank you for protecting us, we can never repay you and other officers.
Salute to Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar
WOW...Pure Gold!!
Thank you Shiv for this ...
Salute to AM Nambiar Sir & each & everyone involved in the mission who lived & martyred for our Tiranga.
Jai Hind !!
Hats off IAF...you guys are Indian legends who guard the indian air space...
Excellent description of minute mission details
Beautifully explained. Great work Sir.👍👍
Salute to you Raghunath sir you are so realistic 🙏🙏
Goosebumps stuff..salute to our Air Warriors.
What a Gentleman . Outstanding and honourable man . Salute Sir !
@4:46 while the talk is going on about Mirage 2000 the image shown is off Jaguars..
Air Marshal Nambiar...hats off..we r proud of you and the whole airforce...
Thank you so much. Jai Hind !!
Thank you for this untold story about our victory ✌️JAI HIND
Make films on all this hero's & their missions.
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i remember watching this video in BBC. It was such a thrill to watch such a thing never seen before. I remember seeing the enemy running upwards the hill top when the bomb exploded.
You are Great sir Salute to you Marshal from An Ex Army Rao Signals
We are proud of you all brave worriers..
Brilliant work. We are proud of your team and you. Jai Hind.
Wow!! How come I didn’t know about this channel before!! Amazing job !!🇮🇳
What a thorough gentleman
This Video Make me More INTERESTING one Word after one Word from 🙏🇮🇳🧡 AIR MARSHAL RAGHUNATH NAMBIAR.
Mind numbing admiration
namaskaar to Nambiar.
Sir you should have also spoken about the possible threat from Pakistani F16 which was very well defended by our MIG 29 on the mirage 2000. You only mentioned "escots" to MIG 29 .
God bless our defence Forces. Extremely graceful of the Air Marshal.
Not just for you sir , the way you described it is going to remain vivid in our minds too !
Pataki crackers idea you only given right at Diwali. I have photography memories.... Baaaapre
Hats off the IAF to use Mirage in such a way
very Humble !. God Bless!
Great Indian, polite & humble
Thank you
we thank you sir for your great service for the nation.
Somebody should make a movie on this . This is such a beautiful story
Such a humble Man
thanks Shiv for this.... appreciate your effort ...