All Battles

Operation Focus

1967 • Sinai/Kairo Luftangriff

Historical Overview

Destructive airstrike against Egyptian airfields.

Quick Facts

Outcome:Isr. victory.

Israel (AF)

  • Commander: Mordechai Hod
  • Strength: 196 Flugzeuge
  • Casualties: 19

Egypt (AF)

  • Commander: Sidqi Mahmoud
  • Strength: 450 Flugzeuge
  • Casualties: 338

Strategic Context

Achieving total air superiority.

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