I picked up a copy of Behind the cockpit door "ONLY" because the author was born in Madras (now called Chennai), my home town. As I read through it, I was really amazed by the simple language and descriptions and caricatures, that I just found it so hard to put down.
I just wanted to pass on my condolences from Capt. Whitlock's birthplace to all those who were near and dear to him.
May his soul rest in peace.