Yedioth Ahronoth uncover Mossad’s aircraft theft
Details of Israel's 1966 operation to seize a Soviet MiG-21 aircraft were published after an Iraqi pilot successfully landed it at Hatzor Airport. This operation is considered one of the most prominent espionage acts in Israeli history. The operation was carried out during a secret three-year campaign involving a Mossad agent residing in Iraq, who managed to locate the Iraqi Air Force commander and directed the aircraft unexpectedly to Israel by broadcasting in Arabic. During the takeoff, two Israeli aircraft accompanied the pilot, who was forced to land in Israel, where the plane was thoroughly examined to uncover its capabilities and to provide allies with valuable information. This significantly enhanced understanding of MiG-21 capabilities. Munir Rofa remains an legendary figure in Israeli intelligence history.
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