Sud-Ouest Vautour IIB

On 23 January 1962, a photo-reconnaissance Vautour overflew Egypt all the way to the Libyan border despite repeated attempts to intercept it.

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Sud-Ouest
Vautour IIB

This two seat bomber could carry a bomb load of 4500 kg and was equipped with a glazed nose for the navigator/ bombardier. The 'Knights of the Heart' Squadron operated the IIA and IIB out of Ramat-David. The four IIB models were in service from 1958 until 1971, when they were replaced by the A-4 Skyhawk.

 
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