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The aeronautical world encompasses many dangers, and the IAF attempts to ensure that all soldiers return safely. Keeping the skies safe
Lieutenant General (retired) Avihu Ben Nun, the eleventh Commander in Chief of the Israeli Air Force
Lieutenant General Binyamin "Benny" Peled (retired), the Israel Air Force's eight Commander in Chief, was born Binyamin Weidenfeld in Tel Aviv, 1928
Eliezer Shkedi, the fifteenth Commander in Chief of the Israeli Air Force, was born in Israel on 16th August 1957, and grew up in Hod HaSharon and Kfar Saba
The War of Attrition began when the Six Day War ended
On April 7th 1967, IAF planes shot down six Syrian MiGs
a Commando transport flown by two American pilots brings illegal Jewish immigrants from Iraq into Palestine
Advanced S/A missile system for aircraft interceptions at medium and long ranges
Lockheed F-16I 'Fighting Falcon', Hebrew nickname: 'Sufa' ('Storm')
Twin seat attack helicopter
The decision has been made: Major General Amir Eshel who will replace Major General Ido Nehoshtan as Commander of the IAF
Everything is already prepared for the launching of the "Columbia" Space shuttle, and inside of it Colonel Ilan Ramon here with a final personal column before the launch
Eight whole years have gone by since the explosion of the "Columbia" spaceship. An IAF representative witnessed those rough hours through NASA's control room, here are his memories
How did the universe begin? How will the Americans make do without space shuttles? And what kind of Space-race is occurring amongst countries? These are all questions with attempted answers
Many dream of becoming astronauts, children and adults alike. But aside from the tempting idea of hovering and weightlessness, reality is a bit different
This morning, during an open field experimental flight, an IAF "Eitan" UAV crashed. There are no injuries
Kalia Ben-Amram | Photography: Inbal GolombMount Hermon and the surrounding area attract thousands of Israelis, particularly during the winter, yet many dangers threaten this region. IDF troops and the police force contended with these hazards during a large-scale exercise in which the "Desert Birds" Squadron played a central role.
Sivan GazitIt's one of only two fifth-generation combat aircraft in the world, a stealth jet with impressive fighting, bombing and transport capabilities, and for the IDF it's the aircraft of the future. The F-35 is already taking shape, and the Air Force is doing all it can to acquire it as fast as it can, in order to preserve its aerial supremacy in the Middle East.
Maj. Gen. Danny HalutzMany pages in the books of “The One” squadron contain thoughts and experiences from within the cockpit. The Phantom squadron suffered many losses at the war. Danny Halutz, a young pilot in reserve at the time, wrote about the first day of the war, right from the morning uncertainty until the first deployment in the afternoon.
Yael Harari | Translated by: Nikolai AvrutovThe IAF's exhibition at the Hungarian International Air and Military show two months ago was the main attraction at the event. It appears that these days, the air force continues to attract thousands of curious visitors to its tourist facilities. The successful presenters at the show were the air force servicemen themselves
Yuval Shoham | Jonathan Mor | Nikolai AvrutovA missing Israeli soldier, dead or alive, shakes up the entire army. The EITAN unit (Unit for Detecting Missing Soldiers) supervises all recovery attempts of the missing soldiers. Sometimes it employs UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles). A new course trains UAV operators what to do and how to respond in such situations
Kalia Ben-AmramOne is big and strong, the other small and nimble. Each has its own unique advantages, which they try and take advantage of in the few minutes when they meet high in the sky. Recently, the F-15 ("Baz", literally falcon) and F-16I ("Sufa", literally storm) flew head to head in an exercise which demonstrated two very different modes of air combat. Do you want to know who won?
Kalia Ben-Amram | Photography: Jonathan MooreThe anti-aircraft batteries spread out over southern Israel are one of the cornerstones of the defence of Israel's skies. Life as a solider manning the batteries includes plenty of training exercises, encounters with wild animals and a unique lifestyle resulting from conditions that are uncharacteristic of the IAF's other bases. It requires the soldiers to be alert every moment of the day, so that they are not caught off guard during the moment of truth.
Noam Ofir | Udi Ezion | Nikolai AvrutovIn recent months, Russia negotiates the sales of MIG-29 fighter jets to Syria. This is a good time to recall that in 1997, under a heavy cloud of secrecy, three MIG-29 “Fulcrum” ("Sting" in Russian)) landed in Israel. For several weeks, Israeli test pilots learned the plane and its weapon systems inside and out, flown numerous hours, and tested the jet’s abilities when facing Israeli fighter jets
Shani Pais | Photography: Debbie Schraiber and the IAF Magazine ArchiveGround to air missile systems are one of the central challenges faced by combat aircraft operating in enemy territory. In order to practice handling this kind of threat the Air Force carried out a workshop. All the flights shared one common denominator: a clear and present danger.
Shani PhaisIt's not just another airport where you can enjoy the duty free or a restaurant meal as you wait for your flight abroad. Spaceport America is intended for the first private flights to space. Work is already underway, and for those who want to be an astronaut (and have the financial means), the dream is closer than ever.
Yuval ShohamCommander of the Canadian Air Force, Lt. Gen. Andre Deschamps, visited Israel and met with senior officials of the Israeli Air Force. In a special interview with the IAF Magazine, he spoke about the special relationship with the IAF and the future F-35 plane
Maj. Yael BarBrig. Gen. Dan Ronen, the Israeli Air Force Attaché to the United States, speaks about the cooperation between Israel and the US Air Force, about the important position in ensuring the IAF's qualitative military edge, about his longing for an operational flight, and about his two children that stayed back in Israel
Dana Rusou, Greece | Photography by Dana Russo and Lt. Col. OrenIsraeli Air Force helicopter squadrons joined last month with their colleagues from the Greek Air Force in a joint exercise. The Israeli crews became familiar with the new challenges of an unknown training area and their Greek partners
Gal Goldshtein | Photo: Jonathan Mor | Translation: Nikolai AvrutovSuccess at war often depends on one's ability to see, decipher, and understand: what is going on at the front line. Some of this ability is provided to the Air and other Forces of IDF by one unit, located on one of the IAF bases. We got a rare opportunity to take a look at and learn about the abilities of this unit, and understand the important role it plays in the modern battle field, the Air Force, and IDF of the 21st century
Dana Ruso | Translation: Nikolai AvrutovThe "Green" movement that is becoming an inseparable part of so many aspects of our lives has entered the world of aeronautics. In addition to fuel efficiency and pollution control efforts, engineers are working on aircraft noise reduction and extended flight abilities. The space is not overlooked by the green movement, and several vessels are already up in the air, offering a glimpse into what the future might look like
Watch now a variety of films dealing with the Israeli Air Force, uploaded to the network by local and international surfers
The Raytheon A-36 Bonanza (Hebrew nickname: 'Hofit' (Stint)) is a single-engine six seat (including the pilot) passenger airplane. The first member of the "Beechcraft" family was manufactured in 1947 and was an instant success.
Ramat David Airbase was established by the British in 1941, as part of the Royal Air Force infrastructure. It was intended to function as an alternative to the base in Haifa, that had been attack by German aircraft during World War Two.