Since its establishment in 1948 as a small collection of outdated airplanes, the Israel Air Force (IAF) has grown into one of the strongest air forces in the world. Throughout its history, IAF pilots have been achieving results that are second to none. Here are five Israel Air Force firsts: 1) First Successful F-16 Strike The F-16 registered its first air-to-air combat success in 1981, courtesy of the Israel Air Force (IAF). The strike took place over the Bekaa Valley in Lebanon against a Soviet-made M... read more »
