When Egypt and Syria launched their surprise attack against Israel on 06 October 1973, their plan included helicopter commando raids deep behind Israeli lines on the Sinai Peninsula. The Israeli rear area was almost undefended by ground troops and Egyptian commandos could have easily disrupted the supply lines. F4E Phantoms were the only weapons available which could prevent such an outcome. Shooting down helicopters wasn't easy. Sun was setting, missiles were useless and Phantom pilots weren't quite sure which gun attack setting to use. One of them, Shlomo Egozy eventually used a very unusual weapon for the kill which made him and his back seater, Roy Manoff aces.

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Shlomo Aloni Israeli F4 Phantom II Aces
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Amos Dor The IAF Aircraft Series No.01 The F4E Phantom II (Kurnass)


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