In November 1985, Israelis were launching regular RF4 recon flights over Lebanon with the objective of monitoring the Syrians. Syrians on the other hand, were trying to intercept the Phantoms, mostly using their MiG23s. But Phantoms were well escorted by F16s and F15. Usually, the fighters from two sides would briefly meet after which they would turn for home. Israel mostly avoided chasing the Syrian MiGs as they were returning to their airspace. On 19 November 1985, this would change and a pilot who was already an F15 ace would get a chance to increase his score. Apart form that, the F15D airframe famous for landing with one wing only participated in the fight.

DCS World Syria Map offers a great chance for historical reenactments that take place on their actual locations.

Sources:
Shlomo Aloni Osprey Combat Aircraft 67 Israeli F15 Eagle Units in Combat
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Ra'anan Weiss, Alon Koren McDonnel Douglas / Boeing F15 Baz
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