June 3, 1948
Mordechai Alon Attacks Egyptian Bombers Over Tel Aviv
Historical context
On 3 June 1948, Mordechai Alon attacked Egyptian bombers over Tel Aviv in the air force's only serviceable fighter.
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- Date
- June 3, 1948
- Verified sources
- 2
- Archive threads
- 4
On this day, Mordechai Alon attacked Egyptian bombers over Tel Aviv. Aviation accounts agree that he flew the Israeli Air Force's only serviceable fighter against two Egyptian C-47s and their Spitfire escorts. Egyptian bombers had been attacking the city.
The accounts do not agree on the result. One credits him with shooting both bombers down. Another says he damaged one aircraft, which landed on a beach and was later flown back to Egypt, and that the second bomber returned to its base.
Research trail
Sources and further reading
- First Kills of the IAF · Historic Wings · Historic Wings View source
- The Story of Israeli Air Force First Two Aerial Victories that Never Were · The Aviation Geek Club · The Aviation Geek Club View source
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