One aircraft dropped its load against the guardhouse and wall and climbed hard, skimming over a sort of gargoyle figure on the wall. Climbing away, they watched one bomb blow in the guardhouse, two more in the wall. Caldwell, Donald L. (1998). JG 26 War Diary: 1943–1945. Vol.II. London: Grub Street. ISBN 978-1-898697-86-2. The rebels besieged the headquarters of 1 Assam Rifles, released prisoners, looted arms and funds, and declared independence.

A photo taken two days later shows damage to prison including a hole in the perimeter wall (right-of-centre).The 29 Squadron operated the Toofani (Dassault Ouragan), stationed at Bagdogra, while the 14 Squadron flew Hunters from Jorhat. Smith was appointed commanding officer of 151 squadron in February 1942 and acting wing commander in April, when 151 squadron began converting to the potent Mosquito-II night-fighter. On the night of June 24/25, he shot down two German bombers and damaged a third off Yarmouth. He was awarded a bar to his DFC in July, having scored eight aerial kills and four damaged. Having spent more than 2 years flying operationally with 151 squadron, he was rested from operations in March 1943. The Gen episode 10: Jail Breakers (35 mm film) (Newsreel). The Royal Air Force at War. London: Imperial War Museum Simply Media. October 1944. Event occurs at 00:15 – 02:48. DD05531 . Retrieved 16 June 2020. Gladstone, Kay, ed. (2002). The Royal Air Force at War (DVD). Upon publication, Operation Red Jericho won the prestigious Poppy Red Award for Innovation in Children's Books at the British Book Trade Awards, (2006).

Zamawia, another ZORO member, said he strongly believed that the Mizos right to self-determination was unquestionably attached to Zo nationalism.Operation Jericho had been described by a military writer as an expression of confidence and clinical planning not witnessed hitherto fore in the Indian subcontinent. Ward, Chris (2007). 5 Group Bomber Command: an operational record. Pen & Sword Aviation. ISBN 978-1-84415-579-8. OCLC 475213900.

Braddon, Russell (1954). Cheshire V.C.: a story of war and peace. Readers Book Club, in assoc. with the Companion Book Club, London: Hawthorn, Vic. OCLC 1085935488. Under the leadership of Brigadier Rustom Zal Kabraji, ground operations were initiated to reclaim rebel-held positions. Kabraji commanded the 61 Mountain Brigade, stationed in Agartala, and spearheaded these efforts. Despite attempts to resupply the Assam Rifles battalion through helicopter missions, the tenacious rebel opposition resulted in the downing of several supply flights. The ground operations encountered substantial resistance, necessitating several days of intense engagement before reaching the city of Aizawl. Operation Jericho and Indian Air Force Franks, Norman L (2000). RAF Fighter Command Losses of the Second World War - Volume 3. Midland Publishing. pp. 20. ISBN 1-85780-093-1.Recounting his memories of that day, Thangsanga, a veteran member of the Mizo National Front, said the bombing took them by surprise. “Our little town was suddenly encircled by four screaming jet fighters,” he said. “Suddenly, bullets rained and bombs were dropped. Burning buildings collapsed and there was dust and chaos everywhere. They hit the heart of Mizoram, but not the Mizo spirit”. Bowman, Martin (2016). The Bedford Triangle: Undercover Operations from England in World War II. Simon and Schuster.

Mizoram, nestled in the northeastern part of India, had been marred by insurgency and separatist movements for years. The Mizo National Front (MNF), led by Laldenga, was at the forefront of the secessionist movement, demanding an independent state of Mizoram. The region had become a hotbed of insurgency, leading to significant unrest and challenges for the Indian government. Operation Jericho Timeline The Centre had decided to station another Assam Rifles battalion in the Hills, in addition to the one Assam Rifles battalion and a few BSF companies already present. The IAF’s initial role was to re-supply the army installations, for which Dakotas and Caribou transport aircraft were pressed in from Guwahati and Jorhat.Evens, Richard (27 February 2013). "The Bombing War: Europe 1939‑1945 by Richard Overy – review". The Guardian . Retrieved 28 January 2022. The use of air power in Mizoram in 1966 has become a hot topic of discussion after the PM of India mentioned it in the Lok Sabha while replying to the no confidence motion. Operation Red Jericho was written as the first of a trilogy of books. A sequel, Operation Typhoon Shore was published in 2006, and the third book of the trilogy, Operation Storm City, was published in 2008. The IAF’s involvement extended beyond just airstrikes. It facilitated the rapid movement of troops and supplies to remote areas of Mizoram, where the rebellion was most active. This not only bolstered the government’s presence but also demonstrated the reach and flexibility of air power in counterinsurgency operations. Operation Jericho: Aftermath and Resolution