Biff the T Out of Can't

<p>When author FJ Mehta was a young boy growing up in Hyderabad India he set his sights on becoming a doctor and taking part in operations in surgical theaters. But through a twist of fate his life’s work revolved around military aviation. In Biff the “T” Out of Can’t Mehta narrates ninety-four evocative episodes in his life in three phases. <br />The first phase (1931-1954) covers his early years the second (1955-1979) his air force service and the third (1980 and onward) his post-retirement period. This collection shares stories from Mehta’s eventful life that brought him from his early childhood in India; to the years he spent in the air force serving with distinction in peacetime and wars; to his successful entrepreneurship; and to his creative retirement. He recounts his experiences with family friends and colleagues with wit and humor. <br />Despite the odds insurmountable at times and several harrowing encounters over the course of his life Mehta describes how grit courage boundless optimism and a lot of lucky breaks helped him navigate a lifetime worth of challenges. <br />Wing Commander FJ Mehta VrC (Retd) grew up with his parents and six siblings in Hyderabad India. He served in the Indian Air Force for twenty-four years and fought two wars with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971. He received the Vir Chakra in 1971. After his retirement in 1979 Mehta ran a successful screen-printing business with his son Shiraz for twenty-five years. For the past nine years Mehta has been enjoying life in Secunderabad India.</p>