Israel, US air force hold first-of-kind aerial drill

Israeli Air Force pilots flew alongside their United States counterparts in drill named ‘Desert Eagle’.

ANNA AHRONHEIM

AUGUST 11, 2021 10:43

Israeli Air Force pilots flew alongside their United States counterparts (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON'S OFFICE)

Israeli Air Force pilots flew alongside their counterparts from the United States Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) in the first-of-a-kind aerial drill Tuesday.

Dubbed “Desert Eagle,” the drill was led by the IAF’s 133rd Knights of the Twin Tail Squadron flying F-15s along with the USAF’s 494th Squadron. Jets from the 115th Flying Dragon Squadron simulated enemy jets.

According to a statement released by the IAF, the “aircrews practiced various operational scenarios in the air, including joint exercises against ground, aerial and combined threats while striking designated targets.”

“The historic cooperation between the Israel Air Force and AFCENT Command is part of the tightening of strategic and long-term cooperation between Israel and the United States,” the statement added.

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