Israel was the first big customer outside the U.S. for the Phantom. The Kurnas entered service in 1969 and participated in the War of Attrition (1969-1970), the Yom Kippur War (1973), and other operations. It's credited with more than 100 kills.
Israel was the first big customer outside the U.S. for the Phantom. The Kurnas entered service in 1969 and participated in the War of Attrition (1969-1970), the Yom Kippur War (1973), and other operations. It's credited with more than 100 kills.