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IAF striking in Iran
Forcing a Change in IAF Combat Routes

Collision Course: The Unforeseen Threat Facing Israeli Pilots Over Iran

Israeli pilots and air defense crews are facing a massive seasonal challenge as hundreds of millions of migrating birds cross the war zone, occasionally appearing on radar as suspicious targets.

Eliana Fleming
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An illustration (probably from stuffed specimens).

Not dead yet

Dodo's Closest Relative Spotted in the Wild

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Plane catching fire after bird hits the engine

Engine on Fire? 

Terrifying Moment: Flight to Israel Aborts Takeoff After Bird Strike Causes Flashes and Smoke on Runway

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Airplane crash. Illustration.

Man, Just Can't Catch A Break!

Almost all 181 passengers on board South Korean plane likely killed in crash

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