The Mirage is best known for its victories during the 1967 Six Day War. With the advent of the MiG-21 in Arab inventories, Israel placed its first order for the Mirage in 1959. It entered service in 1962 and was the first IAF fighter equipped with air-to-air missiles.
Dassault Mirage IIICJ (Shachak)
Ace Of All Aces
No. 158
This Mirage downed eight enemy aircraft while serving with the 'Bat' Squadron and five more while serving with the 'First Combat' Squadron. Its kills include: 8 Egyptian and Syrian MiG-21s, 4 Syrian MiG-17s, and an Egyptian Il-28.