Israeli Air Force

Historical eventSeptember 172018

Israeli Air Force

The Israeli Air Force conducted missile strikes that hit multiple targets in western Syria; Syrian air defences responding to the strikes accidentally downed a Russian plane.

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When
Monday, September 17 20188 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2010s
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At a glance

Dates: From 1948-05-28.

Place: Israel.

Type: air force.

What came before

Part of: Israel Defense Forces.

Catalyst / how it startedAI-assisted

The Israeli Air Force was established on May 28, 1948, immediately following Israel's Declaration of Independence on May 14, 1948. The new state faced imminent military threats from neighboring Arab countries and required an aerial defense capability.

Who was involvedAI-assisted

The Israeli Air Force was founded as part of the newly formed Israel Defense Forces (IDF) under the provisional government led by David Ben-Gurion. Early pilots and personnel included both local recruits and Jewish volunteers from the diaspora, including some with prior military aviation experience.

Timeline

Follows: Sherut Avir.

What happened

History Main article: History of the Israeli Air Force Early years (1948–1967) An Avia S-199 Forerunners of the Israeli Air Force were Sherut Avir , the air wing of the Haganah , established in 1947, which in turn grew out of the Palavir , the air wing of the Haganah's strike force, the Palmach , as well as the Palestine Flying Service established by the Irgun in 1937. [ 1 ] During World War II , some Jews from Palestine who enlisted in the British military joined the Royal Air Force .

The Israeli Air Force operates as the aerial and space warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It was founded on May 28, 1948, shortly after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. As of May 2026, Aluf Omer Tischler has been serving as the Air Force commander.

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September 17 2018 — 8 years ago, on a Monday.

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