Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award
On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
According to The Hindu, on September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
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