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Hisham Al-Halabi: Mansoura Air Battle Lasted 53 Minutes
The article details the Battle of Mansoura Airstrike that took place during the October 1973 War. Egyptian Air Force units launched an airstrike targeting positions that affected the crossing of Egyptian forces in Sinai, achieving a 95% success rate despite the disparity in aircraft generations between Egyptian and Israeli planes. On October 14, 1973, the Egyptian army confronted an Israeli attack involving 120 third-generation aircraft, compared to approximately 60 Egyptian aircraft. The battle lasted 53 minutes and resulted in the downing of 17 Israeli planes, with the Israeli attack failing to achieve its objectives. One of the most significant outcomes of the battle was the resilience and coordination of Egyptian pilots, which demonstrated the quality and ferocity of the engagement. It is considered one of the most well-defined aerial battles in history, showcasing the Egyptian Air Force's ability to confront a superior formation of aircraft in terms of generation and technology.
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