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Historical events that occurred on this date throughout the centuries

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The Bombing of the Niš Airport - Civilian Casualties

NATO bombs Constantine the Great Airport in Niš. The missiles also hit the surrounding villages. 6 civilians were killed.

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Colonel Milenko Pavlović — the hero who flew into death

Colonel Milenko Pavlović, commander of the 204th Fighter Aviation Brigade, was killed on 4 May 1999 when his MiG-29 was shot down over Valjevo. He was the most experienced pilot, who flew into combat…

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Milenko Pavlović - the last Serbian pilot to die in 1999

Colonel Milenko Pavlović was the commander of the 204th Fighter Aviation Regiment. On 4 May 1999 he took off alone against 16 NATO aircraft to defend his native Valjevo. He was the last Yugoslav pilo…

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