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Buddhist Tribute

A Crown Prince Takes Flight: The Story of Pilot Officer Paljor Namgyal

Born in 1921 amidst the vibrant culture of Sikkim, a small Himalayan state nestled in India’s northeast, where Buddhism is deeply woven into the fabric of life, Kunzang Choley Namgyal, better known as Paljor Namgyal, was the Crown Prince, the eldest son of Maharaja Sir Tashi Namgyal. Paljor nevertheless harboured a passion for aviation.

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