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Israel’s Black Spitfire: An Exclusive Air-to-Air Encounter
In 2011, a rare photo flight over Israel offered an unprecedented air-to-air view of the country’s legendary Black Spitfire. The encounter remains my most exclusive aviation assignment—and opened the history…
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Ra’ams, Ahits and Netz in action at Nevatim and Hatzerim
A large veil of secrecy lies above the Israeli Air Force (IAF – or Heyl Ha’Avir). The air arm is combat proven at an extremly high degree, but due to…
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Blue Wings 2020 Exercise
A historic first! August 2020 saw the visit of Israeli Air Force (IAF) F-16C/D “Barak” fighter jets deploying to Germany. With security on high alert and very restricted access to…
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Hatzerim – Israel AF Flight Course 176 Graduation
Twice a year, around three-dozen Israeli Air Force (IAF) officers receive their wings. Of these, roughly half will go on to become fighter pilots or weapons system officers, a third…
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Blue Flag 2019 at Ovda
With thundering afterburners four F-35A Lightning II soar into the clear blue sky of the Negev desert. They are followed by another four F-15 “Baz” of the Israeli Air Force.…
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