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2023

Indiana Jones

The character Fighter Pilot, while unnamed, is a minor but memorable antagonist in the 1981 film Raiders of the Lost Ark. He is a German Luftwaffe pilot stationed at a desert airfield during World War II, tasked with preventing Indiana Jones and Marion Ravenwood from escaping with the Ark of the Covenant.

The Fighter Pilot engages Indiana Jones in a brief but exciting aerial battle. He skillfully pilots a flying wing aircraft, attempting to shoot down Jones as he tries to escape. His performance is notable for showcasing the advanced (though ultimately failed) experimental German aircraft design.

Ultimately, the Fighter Pilot meets his demise when Indiana Jones manages to trick him into flying his plane directly into a canyon wall, resulting in a fiery explosion. Though he has no dialogue or backstory, the Fighter Pilot represents the Nazi threat and serves as a memorable obstacle in Indiana Jones's quest.