Dassault MD-520 Mystere IVA

On 30 October 1956, an Israeli Mystere scored the first MiG-15 kill at the Mitla Pass during the Suez Campaign. Of the 61 Mysteres purchased, only a third were received by the outbreak of the Suez Campaign. Only the 'First Fighter' Squadron was formed by the start of war. and the Mysteres intended for a second squadron were flown by French pilots sent to help protect Israel.

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Dassault MD-520 Mystere IVA

The first four Israeli Mysteres arrived on 11 April 1956. The new aircraft reformed the 'First Fighter' Squadron which had been disbanded in January 1956. Its P-51 Mustangs were given to the last Mustang unit, 116 Squadron.

 

 
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