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Super Mystere 2B of the Israel Air Force in action during the 1967, Six Day War. The first European fighter to break the sound barrier in straight and level flight, the Super Mystere 2B was first flown on March 2nd 1953. The 'Akrav' squadron, headed by Major Aaron Shavit, was by the outbreak of the Six-Day War the largest squadron in the IAF, with 39 aircraft in its inventory. The 105th took a large part in operation 'Moked', the opening move of the war, attacking Egyptian, Jordanian and Syrian air fields. During the operation's first attack wave, aimed at Egypt, the Super Mysteres were tasked with attacking the air fields at Abu-Sweir, Kabrit, Inchas, Faid and Mansurah.
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