The book is about the aspirations of a young boy who joins the National Defence Academy to enjoy the thrills of fighter flying. It describes the rigours of training at the Academy and subsequently the flying training. It tries to put in words the exhilarating feeling of immense joy which he experiences while flying all alone in the blue skies over mountains, through valleys and over blue waters. His experiences during the war, the camaraderie which he enjoys in the squadron life, his stay in a foreign country during deputation abroad, the excellent training that he gets during various professional courses have been narrated in detail. The book is a vivid account of his fascinating and exciting life as a fighter pilot. A must read for a youngster who aspires to join this most thrilling profession.