Codenamed Moked, the plan called for hitting 11 Egyptian airfields in the first wave. The planes were to take off at 7am on a carefully staggered schedule that would bring them simultaneously over airfields deep in Egypt, 45 minutes' flying time, and in nearby Sinai, 20 minutes' flying time. Total radio silence was to be maintained, even if a plane crashed en route. Only 12 planes were to be left behind to provide air defense for Israel. Within three hours, the first-wave planes were to rearm and strike again. These two blows would hopefully eliminate the Egyptian air force. "Everything...