In which branch of the military did Ilan serve?
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Ilan Ramon was a member of the Israel Air Force, and served as a fighter pilot. He flew 53 combat missions during the 1982 Lebanon War and the 1987 First Intifada. He was also a test pilot and flight instructor. In 1998, Ramon was selected as the first Israeli astronaut to fly in space.
From Battlefields to Outer Space: Testing Your Knowledge on Ilan Ramon
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