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'British hero' pulled Flydubai hijack jet out of 'death plunge' after 'jihadist' pilot stabbed fellow crewman and tried to crash plane
The victim, now named as captain Smit Machchhar (pictured), was hailed for saving the lives of those 174 passengers on board.
- The victim, now named as captain Smit Machchhar (pictured), was hailed for saving the lives of those 174 passengers on board.
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- 'British hero' pulled Flydubai hijack jet out of 'death plunge' after 'jihadist' pilot stabbed fellow crewman and tried to crash plane
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- 8m agoHome | Mail Online (GB): The victim, now named as captain Smit Machchhar (pictured), was hailed for saving the lives of those 174 passengers on board.
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