Israel installs billboard on Route 4 honoring Indian pilot who saved flydubai flight to Tel Aviv
A billboard featuring a photo of pilot Smit Machchhar and the words "Thank you, hero" has appeared on Route 4 in Israel at the Ad Halom Junction interchange. His actions helped prevent the deaths of hundreds of Israelis.
Yulduz Salimov1 min read
A billboard featuring a photo of Indian pilot Smit Machchhar and the words "Thank you, hero!" has appeared on Route 4 in Israel, at the Ad Halom Junction interchange. It is dedicated to the pilot who saved a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
During the flight, Smit Machchhar was attacked by the second pilot, Omani citizen Hamam al-Hammami. He struck him with an emergency axe. Despite this, Machchhar's actions prevented the deaths of hundreds of Israelis.
The billboard is installed at the Ad Halom Junction interchange on Route 4. It displays a photo of the pilot and words of gratitude.
Thank you, hero!
Context
Smit Machchhar is an Indian pilot. Hamam al-Hammami is the second pilot, an Omani citizen, described as a terrorist. The incident occurred on a flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.
Source: jpost.com
