God be with you.
I understand the Czech-built plane they flew was a real mess — a Bf-109 airframe with engine and props borrowed from the Heinkel He-111 bomber. The torque from the engine and props made the airplane even more dangerous to take off and land than the Bf-109, which was notorious for its crappy undercarriage and ground-looping. The guys who flew these had balls.
The Chosen Aviators.
RIP.
Rest in peace, Hero.
Imagine that - an army made to retreat by aircraft.
And the aircraft were ME-109s - not at all suited for ground support!
Read ‘The Lion’s Gate’ last year, in which Lou Lenart figured prominently...the Israeli military was and is amazing.
Semper Fi Marine, Godspeed.