On the 15th of May 1948 the Arab-Israeli struggle began. following the end of the British protection of Palestine & the announcement of the Israeli State .
The Egyptian Armed Forces Attacked the new Nation from the South where the Royal Egyptian Air Force started the first military action against Israel.
The Space Fire Aircraft started bombarding Tel Aviv, while the Liethunder aircraft, centered on Al Arish A.F.B. were air supporting the advancing army ground forces.