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On Sunday, 2 Cheshvan, Israel Air Force Apache helicopters, known as the ‘Peten’ in Israel, returned to service. They were grounded following the accident two months ago that claimed the life of Major David (Dudi) Zahar Z”L and leaving Captain Ohn in serious condition. He is reportedly recuperating from his injuries.

After the intermediary report of the ongoing probe into the crash was submitted, Air Force Commander Major-General Amikam Norkin gave the green light to permit the Apache fleet to resume normal operations.

In the accompanying photos we see the air force commander along with another pilot, with the latter’s face blurred for security reasons.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)