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A discussion on the Israeli Air Force with a former F-4, F-15, and F-16 navigator who converted to pilot, flying the A-4 and F-16, before transitioning back to navigator. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations 
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