Moshe Melnik. Biography. Fighting. A photo.

At the end of 60-ies. Moshe graduated course of flight. In 1968 was undergoing operational training on "Hurricane". In October 1970 Melnik moved to "Phantoms". 4 aircraft shot down in the "Phantom" in the war of 1973

In November 1975 of Moses became zamkomom Squadron "Skyhawks", and in June of the following year left for the United States to study the F-15. Since then, he flew on F-15. First was the second zamkomom squadron, then the first, and from May 1981, he became commander of the squadron F-15. In June 1981 Melnik took part in "Operation Opera", as the leading six F-15Which covered drums F-16.

27 1979 June knocked Melnik Syrian MiG-21He became the first pilot in the world, which has brought down the plane on the F-15. In November 1992 of Moshe he left the personnel of the armed forces, and continued as a reservist to fly on F-15. During their flight 38 years 6,500 Miller flew over hours, only a F-15 1,500. On his account 9 aerial victories.

In late autumn 2003, Major General Melnik stopped flying. He made his last flight in the F-15, which was one of the first 4 F-15s to arrive in Israel on December 10, 1976. Then this aircraft was removed from flights due to aging.

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