Ghosts of Atonement: Israeli F-4 Phantom Operations During the Yom Kippur War

by Shlomo Aloni

In the years that preceded the October 1973 Yom Kippur War, Israel invested heavily in the creation of a heavy attack force of four F-4 Phantom/Kurnass squadrons. They would fly 3,000+ sorties, claim 80+ kills, and suffer 30+ losses during the nineteen days of one of the most intensive, savage wars in modern military history. This book delves into the details of individual Israeli F-4 Phantom/Kurnass crew missions and their day-to-day operations during...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076434756X
• ISBN13: 9780764347566
• Release Date: May 2015
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 3.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.8" x 11.3"