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Lions of the South 116 sq F-35i Adir - Academy 1/72 F-35A "7 Nations Air Force"
On the 16th of January 2020, the Israeli Defense Force / Air Force (IAF) 116 squadron became the second squadron to operate the Lockheed – Martin F-35A Lightning II, given the name "Adir" (Mighty, Great) by the IAF. The 116 squadron has its origins in the 1956 Suez War, flying surplus P-51D Mustangs in the ground attack roll and leading the offensive by cutting the Egyptian telephone wire communication lines with their propellers. With the end of hostilities, the squadron abs
Yoav Efrati
Jul 25, 20208 min read
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