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Hammers: Israel's Long-Range Heavy Bomber Arm: The Story of 69 Squadron
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The book chronicles the history of the Israeli Air Force's 69 Squadron, known as the Hammers, highlighting their role as a long-range bombing unit across six wars. It details their evolution from the B-17 Flying Fortress and PBY Catalina to the F-4 Phantom and F-15I Thunder, including significant missions such as the bombardment of Cairo in 1948 and key operations during the Yom Kippur and Lebanon Wars. Unique insights into the squadron's aircraft, operations, and personnel provide a comprehensive look at their impact on Israeli air power.
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Hammers: Israel's Long-Range Heavy Bomber Arm: The Story of 69 Squadron, Shlomo Aloni
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Hammers: Israel's Long-Range Heavy Bomber Arm: The Story of 69 Squadron
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Shlomo Aloni
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 256
- ISBN13
- 9780764336553
- Category
- History, Military
- Description
- The book chronicles the history of the Israeli Air Force's 69 Squadron, known as the Hammers, highlighting their role as a long-range bombing unit across six wars. It details their evolution from the B-17 Flying Fortress and PBY Catalina to the F-4 Phantom and F-15I Thunder, including significant missions such as the bombardment of Cairo in 1948 and key operations during the Yom Kippur and Lebanon Wars. Unique insights into the squadron's aircraft, operations, and personnel provide a comprehensive look at their impact on Israeli air power.