Disappearance of Ron Arad
Israeli Air Force officer missing in action since 1986 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ron Arad (Hebrew: רוֹן אָרָד; born 5 May 1958), was an Israeli Air Force weapon systems officer (WSO) who has officially been classified as missing in action since October 1986. Arad was lost on a mission over Lebanon and is believed to have been captured by the Shiite group Amal and later handed over to Hezbollah.
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Ron Arad | |
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Native name | רון ארד |
Born | (1958-05-05)5 May 1958 Hod HaSharon |
Allegiance | Israel |
Service/ | Israeli Air Force |
Years of service | 1978–86 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel Captain at the time of his capture |
Spouse(s) | Tami Arad |
Children | 1 |
Disappeared | 16 October 1986 (aged 28) Sidon |
Status | Missing for 37 years, 6 months and 11 days |
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