Our guest in this episode has a different angle and point of view about the combat rescue operation of unit 669 and the Israeli Air Force, from above.

Lieutenant colonel Meidan Bar served as a combat helicopter pilot and lead many rescue missions with unit 669, mostly behind enemy lines and in Lebanon territory.

Meidan is an El Al Airlines pilot for 17 years and serve as the chairman of the Israel Airline Aviators Association for the last 5 years.

A few months ago, Meidan published his first book, “Crossing permit”, where he shares his experience as a combat rescue pilot and all the impact on his life around it.