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Israeli fighter pilots “downed” more than 100 German planes in joint exercises with German pilots. The drills, which took place in Italy this month, showcased superior Israeli dogfighting skills, security sources said Monday, though the sources did not provide figures for any Israel Air Force planes lost.

September 23, 2003
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Israeli fighter pilots “downed” more than 100 German planes in joint exercises with German pilots. The drills, which took place in Italy this month, showcased superior Israeli dogfighting skills, security sources said Monday, though the sources did not provide figures for any Israel Air Force planes lost.

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