Egyptian MiG-19s In Combat, Part 1

In early 1960s, Egypt acquired MiG-19s from Soviet Union. Those were the first true supersonic fighters in the Egyptian Force and in Arab countries generally. The first encounter with the Israeli Air Force took place in 1966 but the Six Day War of 1967 would prove to be the ultimate challenge for the Soviet fighter in Egyptian service.

Sources:
- David Nicolle and Tom Cooper - Arab MiG-19 & MiG-21 Units in Combat
https://amzn.to/3pGQJ5K

- David Nicolle and Tom Cooper - MiGs in the Middle East: Volume 2 - Soviet-designed Combat Aircraft in Egypt and Syria 1963-1967
https://amzn.to/3JMoutb

- Ran Ronen - Eagle in the Sky
https://amzn.to/3NHr19t

- Shlomo Aloni - Israeli Mirage and Nesher Aces
https://amzn.to/3O0OT9l

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