Two Heroes, 40 Years Apart: Neerja Bhanot and Smit Machchhar's Mid-Air Bravery
- Neerja Bhanot exhibited extraordinary courage in 1986, saving 360 lives during a hijacking on Pan Am Flight 73.
- In 2026, Smit Machchhar similarly risked his life to protect passengers from a mid-air threat on an Indian Airlines flight.
- Both individuals showed remarkable selflessness, prioritising the safety of others over their own lives during critical.
- Their acts of bravery, separated by four decades, highlight the enduring spirit of heroism in aviation security.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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