Sky Force

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'll be there.

- Jai Hind, Sir. - Jai Hind.

File.

He's 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'll 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've forgotten the rules of warfare.

I can't tell you that.

This isn't good for your health.

So, you received a 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?

I was posted there.

But it seems you've 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.

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,

transformed both the 1965 war and the world 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're a bull. You're a vegetarian.

In the heat of battle, this Bull becomes a Tiger!

Get off my tail, Sir and the beer's on me.

Bribing a soldier, huh?

Got you, Duck.

Damn it! I'm locked. Returning to the base.

Panther, you're next.

Your time starts now, Panther.

Bull Sir, today you'll get to witness the Panther's speed.

Give it a shot, kiddo.

And see the Bull's power.

You're on!

The Panther is closing in on Bull at high speed.

Wrong move, he'll lose.

Trying to be the Flying Sikh, huh?

You're 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 won't 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,

don't waste time talking.

Where's Roach?

Disaster strikes, when your caution shakes.

Look behind you!

Tabby Sir!

Tabby Sir, he's here! Tabby Sir, he's 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'm 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'm 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.

Run, run, run!

Don't 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's 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 won't 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's 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,

but 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 as one team?

30 minutes, all pilots report to the Squadron Briefing Room.

- 30 minutes, move it. - Hurry up, hurry up.

Jai Hind, Sir.

Come.