Captain Smit Machchhar To Neerja Bhanot, Biju Patnaik: India's Aviation Heroes Who Bravely Handled 'Flight Risks'

News18 - Oct 2, 2026

Captain Smit Machchhar To Neerja Bhanot, Biju Patnaik: Here are the prominent Indian pilots and flight crew who became heroes through their valour

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