Tel Nof Airbase, also known as Air Force Base 8, is the oldest and main base of the Israeli Air Force (IAF) located 5 km south of Rehovot, Israel. Tel Nof houses two strike fighter, two helicopter and a UAV squadron. Also located on the base are the Flight Test Center and several special units of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), among others Unit 669 and the Paratroopers Brigade training center and its headquarters.
A Greek pilot in front of a British Hawker Hurricane at RAF Aqir, 1939-1943
A 76 OTU Vickers Wellington Mark X at RAF Aqir, 1944-1945
Handley Page Halifax of 113 Squadron from RAF Aqir, 1946-1947
An Avia S-199 of 101 Squadron at the IAF Museum in 2006
The Israeli Air Force operates as the aerial and space warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). It was founded on May 28, 1948, shortly after the Israeli Declaration of Independence. As of April 2022, Aluf Tomer Bar has been serving as the Air Force commander.
201 Squadron IAF F-4E Phantom II with 3 kill markings
An Israeli Air Force A-4N Skyhawk of 102 Squadron "Flying Tiger"
An F-16A Netz #107 of 116 Squadron "Defenders Of The South" with 7.5 kill marks, including the triangle symbol for Operation Opera
69 Squadron F-15I Ra'ams at Red Flag 04-3
