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McDonnell Douglas F15A Eagle Baz "first MIG-25 killer" 672, No. 133 Squadron, Israeli Air Force, Feb 13, 1981

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The first victories scored using F-15A Baz 672 from the No. 133 Squadron “Twin Tail Knights” came in June 1979 by destroying a Syrian MiG-21. The second No. 133 Squadron kill came on February 13, 1981 when Benny Zinker scored the first IDF victory over a Syrian MiG-25 by using AIM-7F missiles. In July 1981 another MiG-25 was destroyed. In 1988 BAZ 672 flown by Ehud Falk was lost when it collided with BAZ 684 during a training session. The accident happened prior to an aircraft flight warning system being installed.

Added to archive2021-07-04
Last modified2021-12-14