The Israeli Air Force grew from humble beginnings to one of the
largest and most experienced air combat teams in the world. This
came through several major and minor wars with its Arab neighbors,
almost continuous military actions short of war, and preparation
for power-projection operations unusual for so small a nation. The
75-year history of the Israeli Air Force is, then, a fascinating
study of a relatively small military organization working to meet
shifting obligations under multiple impediments while being
repeatedly tested in combat. Many factors over the decades shaped
the air fighting capability, not the least being the demands of the
evolving battlefield, uncertain funding, available weapons, and
quality of personnel. Tactics and doctrine were, in turn, shaped by
government policies, international pressures, and confronting
adversaries likewise evolving. When the trials in war or combat
short of war came, success was a measure in relevance of the
service's weapons, adequacy of training, and experience of
personnel. As a companion to Volumes 1 and 2 giving the
chronological history of the Israeli Air Force, this third volume
details special topics underscoring the service's capability
growth. These richly illustrated topics are flight training, photo
reconnaissance, aerial refueling, electronic warfare, support of
Special Forces, support of the Navy, and the Air Defence Forces. A
summary of aircraft that served with the Israeli Air Force is
provided, with a photograph of each type and major models. A
summary of all IAF air-to-air "kills" is also included. Written at
a time of historical changes for the air force, and the Israel
Defense Forces as a whole, this volume informs understanding of the
service emerging and operating in future years. Backed by official
and unofficial histories published in the last 20 years, and the
unprecedented openness in the past few decades, the author has
worked to make this account more accurate and complete than those
of the past. It also stands apart from many other books in
performing this examination in a more dispassionate and critical
manner, without the common hyperbole.
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