North American P-51D Mustang

Israel's first Mustang kill came on 20 November 1948, when a volunteer pilot shot down a British reconnaissance Mosquito that was spying on Israel.

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North American
P-51D Mustang

Hebrew Name: Bardales
116 Squadron

The first Mustangs were smuggled into Israel from the U.S. in early 1948. They were packed in crates labeled "Combines - manufactured by International". Only two P-51s saw action during the War of Independence.

 
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