2 Israeli Phantoms vs 28 Egyptian MiGs, 1973 - Animated

Summary by Krater

This video breaks down the surprise Egyptian and Syrian air strikes on Israeli air bases at the outbreak of the Yom Kippur War, focusing on the defense of the Ophir air base by Israeli pilots Amir Nahumi and Shuki.

From the video

Answers: How did Israeli pilots defend the Ophir air base during the surprise attack of the Yom Kippur War?

• Yom Kippur War
• Surprise air strikes
• Battle of Ophir
• F-4 Phantom air defense
• Air combat tactics

What it concludes

• Israeli pilots Amir Nahumi and Shuki successfully defended Ophir air base against overwhelming numbers of Egyptian aircraft during surprise attacks.
• The two inexperienced core-nass crews managed to stand up to 28 enemy aircraft and shoot down 7 without loss.
• Ophir's runways suffered minimal damage and were operational again within a short while.
• Nahumi and Shuki both survived the war and were awarded Israel's Medal of Distinguished Service.