Israeli Air Force collection of 16 Photos Collection Squadron 1966 – Vintage Aircraft

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Israeli Air Force  16 Photos Collection Squadron 1966 – Vintage Aircraft

A training unit

Photograph: Israeli Air Force Education Unit

The main photo Fouga CM.170 Magister “Tzukit” | 10×13 cm

This rare photograph captures what appears to be a Fouga CM.170 Magister, known in Israel as the “Tzukit”, in service with Israeli Air Force Squadron 1699—one of the formative squadrons in shaping the modern identity of the IAF. Established during a critical period of expansion and training in the 1960s, Squadron 1699 played a central role in preparing the next generation of Israeli fighter pilots. The Fouga Magister was its iconic aircraft: a sleek, French-designed twin-seat jet trainer that became synonymous with Israel’s pilot training program.

Squadron 1699 was not only a training unit—it was a symbol of continuity, discipline, and precision. Many of Israel’s top combat pilots began their flight careers in its cockpits. Beyond training, the squadron and its Fougas were also called into operational missions, participating in reconnaissance flights and even ground support during key conflicts such as the Six-Day War and the Yom Kippur War. The Tzukit also served as the first aircraft of the IAF’s aerobatic display team, becoming a visual icon of Israeli aviation excellence.

Average size 10×13 cm a, this photograph offers a rare glimpse into the early years of Israeli military aviation and the legacy of Squadron 1699—a tribute to the dedication and skill that continue to define the Israeli Air Force to this day.