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# Fighter pilot Abhinandan who crashed in Pakistan and shot down F-16 quits Indian Air Force, joins private airline

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元記事: [Fighter pilot Abhinandan who crashed in Pakistan and shot down F-16 quits Indian Air Force, joins private airline](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/fighter-pilot-abhinandan-varthaman-who-crashed-in-pakistan-shot-down-f-16-quits-iaf-joins-private-airline-101788396217857.html) — published 2026-09-03T00:56:51Z