Wings Over SuezThis sequel to "Spitfires Over Israel" continues the story of the struggle for the skies over the Middle East. It covers the military expansion of Egypt and Israel, the Sinai War, the Anglo-French build-up and the bloody road to Suez, culminating in the air and seaborne invasions of November 1956. |
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After the War was Over | 1 |
Egypts Military Expansion 194952 | 5 |
Israel and the Arms Race 194953 | 32 |
Copyright | |
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