Photograph of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, his wife Paula, and two unidentified men standing in front of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, Israel, circa 1948. The unidentified man in uniform is likely a member of 69 Squadron.
Photograph of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion, his wife Paula, and members of 69 Squadron inspecting a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Israel, circa 1948.
Photographic group portrait of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion (standing, fourth from left), his wife Paula (standing, second from right), and members of 69 Squadron in front of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft, Israel, circa 1948.
Photograph of Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion in the cockpit of a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress aircraft of 69 Squadron, Israeli Air Force, Israel, circa 1948.
Fighter ace Rudolph Augarten discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and with the Israeli Air Force during the Arab-Israeli conflicts. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot,…