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Baruch Rofeh Cholim: The navigator who sustained light-to-moderate injuries ejecting from his F-16i after being downed by Syrian anti-aircraft fire about ten days ago has been released from the hospital and now, returned to duty.

Major A, the navigator of the plane, is back to work and his first flight was with IAF Commander Major-General Amikam Nurkin.

The pilot of the plane was seriously injured and continues his recuperation.

(YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem/Photo Credit: דובר צה״ל)