Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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Instability in the Middle East is not a new thing. In 1956, a major conflict erupted between the UK, France and Israel on one side, and Egypt on the other side. What were some of the causes and how did (primarily) Israel and Egypt develop their respective air forces? Were there any aerial battles in the months leading up to the major war? Find out in this video.

Part two of the series:
youtu.be/XTR2vH4GBbY

Main sources:

- Wings Over Sinai: The Egyptian Air Force During The Sinai War, 1956
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- MiGs in the Middle East Volume 1 - Soviet-Designed Combat Aircraft in Egypt, Iraq & Syria, 1955-1963
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- The IAF Aircraft Series No.07 Gloster Meteor by Amos Dor

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