A group of World War II pilots volunteered to fight for Israel in the War of Independence in 1948. As members of 'Machal', this ragtag band of brothers turned the tide of the war and laid the groundwork for the Israeli Air Force.
Above and Beyond
In the midst of Israel's War of Independence, a daring group of Jewish American war pilots took a courageous step by smuggling planes from the United States and joining the Israeli Air Force, making a significant impact on the conflict.
