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Welcome to the first episode of the 'Tower Tales,' where we bring you the untold stories of military air traffic controllers. In each episode, veteran Gp Capt Mahesh Sharma (host) talks to a veteran air traffic controller from the Indian Air Force, where they unravel anecdotes, real stories, challenges, and the critical roles they played in ensuring the safety and security of air operations and national skies. In this episode Air Marshal HB Rajaram (retd) PVSM, AVSM, VSM, shares his experiences as an air traffic controller.
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"Welcome to 'Tower Tales,' the podcast that brings you the untoldstories of the heroes who have silently safeguarded our skies. I am GroupCaptain Mahesh Sharma, a veteran of the Indian Air Force, where I served as anair traffic controller and performed various operational roles and assignments.I also had the honour of serving alongside some of the finest controllers, andthrough this podcast, I aim to bring their untold stories to light.
In this series, we dive deep into the professional and personal lives ofveteran air traffic controllers who have served in the Indian Air Force. Theseare the men and women who, with unwavering precision and calm, guided countlessaircraft safely and expeditiously through the skies, often under the mostchallenging and stressful conditions imaginable. ATC is known to be one of themost stressful jobs in the world, and military ATC takes it to another level.This podcast is a tribute to those who have kept our nation’s skies safe underthe most demanding conditions.
Each episode will feature an in-depth interview with a veteran controller,revealing the kind of stress, challenges, and rigors they faced, especiallywhen technology was not as advanced as it is today. Imagine controlling theskies with old communication and navigational equipment, relying on sheer skilland experience to ensure every mission's success.
Through these conversations, you'll hear fascinating anecdotes, heroictales, and experiences that have never been shared publicly before. From thetense moments in the control tower to the lighter, more humorous side of theirdaily operations, 'Tower Tales' will give you a glimpse into the lives of theseunsung heroes. You'll hear about the high-pressure moments, the split-seconddecisions, and the deep bonds formed between controllers and pilots duringcritical operations and campaigns. Thesenarratives will showcase not only the professional excellence but also thecamaraderie and mutual respect that define the world of military aviation.
Join us as we honor these remarkable individuals and their extraordinarycontributions to aviation safety and national security. Welcome to 'TowerTales' – where the sky is not the limit; it's just the beginning of ourstories." So, buckle up and join me as we embark on this journey throughthe lives and times of Indian Air Force air traffic controllers. 'Tower Tales'is where the voices from the control tower finally get their moment in thespotlight.
Stay tuned for our first episode, where we'll begin our adventure with anextraordinary controller who has a lifetime of stories to share.
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