In 1960, Shabtai Gilboa, a senior IDF pilot, miraculously survived a plane crash during his training and became the face of the Israeli Air Force. Gilboa’s images were selected for the iconic poster that introduced the slogan “The Best Ones For The Pilot Course,” a phrase that redefined the Force’s identity and elevated the pilot’s role to its prestigious status today.

The inception of the slogan “The Best Ones For The Pilot Course” in 1960, attributed to Moshe (Fumi) Hadar, aimed to reshape the perceptions of the pilot’s role and entice prospective recruits. Ezer Weizman, the Force’s commander and future Major General and president, immediately embraced the slogan, reminiscing, “People don’t remember the time when no one wanted to be a pilot, and I had to go from school to school, convincing some of the Air Force’s finest to stay.”

The poster was designed in the studio of the renowned graphic designers, the Shamir brothers, in 1961, in preparation for Israel’s 14th Independence Day, which took place in May 1962. It featured Shabtai Gilboa’s photo in the center, with three of his fellow pilots on the back.

The poster’s message resonated deeply, young people started flocking to serve in the Air Force, inspired by the image of courage and excellence. As the years passed, the slogan proved to be instrumental in shaping the Air Force into what we know it today, and its pilot course to one of the most desired and toughest courses in the IDF and certainly the most famous and admired one.

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El Al / London. 1968.
Reisinger designed the logo for El Al and produced numerous screenprinted posters for the Israeli national airline.

EL AL was born in 1948 along with the State of Israel, not only as an airborne bridge between the fledgling State and the world but as an expression of national existence and pride, as the Israeli flag adorning the aircraft’s tail proudly appeared in destinations around the world.

The history of EL AL is entwined with the history of Israel. EL AL grew along with the State, sharing moments of glory and joy – promoting the country’s growth and expanding its global reach. EL AL and its people were also there during days of sorrow and pain, answering the call of the nation.​

EL AL continues to grow in step with the country. Although the airline was privatized economically several years ago, its national spirit and commitment to Israel have never wavered. EL AL continues its many national activities striving for excellence through the service it offers its passengers. EL AL will continue to grow and flourish with the State and to be the first choice of travelers to and from Israel.

The guidelines by which the company operates are productivity, efficiency, punctuality and professionalism, to meet its passenger’s requirements at all times and places.

Through broad global coverage supported by an international chain of 77 sales offices and warm Israeli hospitality, EL AL has become more than a means of transport from one place to another in the world. It has been ranked by IATA as one of the most efficient airlines in the world.

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The Hapoel convention was a national and international sports event that was held once every four years under the auspices of the President of the State of Israel. The public council of the convention was headed by the general secretary of the General Workers’ Union. The first convention was held in 1928, and the 15th and last convention was held in 1995.

In the beginning, there was a national gathering of all members of Hapoel, athletes in a variety of fields, who held meetings and competitions that lasted several days. As the number of “Hapoel” members increased, so did the nature of the event. At the center of the convention – international and national events.

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On the eastern side of Shtrauss Street in Jerusalem, is the building that gave the street its name, the Shtrauss Health Center.

The building, designed by the architect Benjamin Chaikin, was inaugurated in 1929 by the Hadassah Zionist Organization at the initiative of Henrietta Sold and with the contribution of Natan Strauss in order to serve as a building for clinics, dental clinics, a center for medical consultation and training, hygiene and nutrition.

Its full name, engraved above its entrance, is “The Natan and Lina Strauss Health Center for Children of All Races and Religions.” Before the establishment of the health center, a large steam-powered flour mill was located on this lot, established by Shlomo HaCohen Milner. The mill caught fire shortly before the health center was built on the site.

Today (2012) the building belongs to Hadassah Hospital and is used for outpatient clinics and offices.

The song on the poster-
Every vegetable, every fruit, even if it looks fresh, has thousands of germs hidden in it, do not eat it before soaking it for half an hour in a disinfecting solution of potassium permanganate 1:1000

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Air Force Poster, 1967 Illustrated by Shimon Ori, Air Force graphic artist from 1959-1975.
פוסטר הדרכה קורס טייס 1964
כרזה של חיל אויר, 1967 אויירה ביד שמעון עורי, גרפיקאי מחיל האויר בין השנים 1959-1975. “

SIX DAY WAR

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