Wings of Valour

Swapnil Pandey is a nationally acclaimed, bestselling author renowned for her deeply researched and evocative narratives on the Indian Armed Forces. Published by leading international houses such as HarperCollins India and Penguin Random House, her works have resonated with millions of readers worldwide. Her 2023 release, Balidan: Stories of India’s Greatest Para Special Forces Operatives—a gripping account of the heroic exploits of the Indian Para Special Forces—achieved national bestseller status within a month of publication. Earlier, The Force Behind the Forces (2021) marked a milestone in Indian military literature, offering a powerful portrayal of war widows with rare depth and sensitivity.

She has also ventured into fiction, showcasing her versatility as a storyteller. Swapnil is committed to chronicling the legacy of Indian soldiers through books that breathe nationalism, patriotism, and brilliance into enduring works of literature. With her fifth book, Wings of Valour: True Stories of the Indian Air Force’s Daring Operations, she not only immortalises the glory of the Indian Air Force in the nation's collective memory but also reinforces her role as one of the foremost voices in contemporary literature.