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    FoundedMay 28, 1948
    HeadquartersHaKirya, Tel Aviv, Israel
    Mission statement

    The Israeli Air Force states the following as its functions:
    1. To protect the State of Israel from aerial attack and to defend the IDF's zone of operations
    2. To achieve air supremacy throughout … See more

    Insignia

    The insignia / roundel of the Israeli Air Force consists of a blue Star of David on a white circle. Aircraft usually carry it painted in six positions – on the top and bottom of each wing, and on each side of the fuselage. A low-visibilit… See more

    History

    Forerunners of the Israeli Air Force were Sherut Avir, the air wing of the Haganah, and the Palestine Flying Service established by the Irgun in 1937. The Israeli Air Force formed on May 28, 1948, shortly after Israel … See more

    Pilot selection and training

    Thirty nine Israeli pilots have been credited with ace status, having shot down at least 5 enemy aircraft. Of these, 10 have shot down at least eight jet planes. The top ranking Israeli ace is Colonel Giora Epstein, who shot d… See more

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