The Grumman OV-1 "Mohawk" battlefield intelligence gathering aircraft. Unknown to many three such aircraft were sold by the United States to Israel in the 1970's
Shown are two great friends of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group "Avi" former Executive Director of the Miami Holocaust Memorial and Dr. Renee V. Stewart, Phd a great friend and supporter of the Air Force Association
A long time workhorse of the Israeli Air Force the venerable McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom. Its should be noted that the F-4 Phantom and the A-4 Skyhawk were the first combat planes officially sold to the Israel by the United States
Shown with Benny, 5th from the left are members of Israeli pilot delegation which attended the event and who where special guest of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group and the Air Force Association
Shown speaking with Lt.Col. Rodrigo "Rod" Huete AFA-317th Chapter Vice President is "Udi" a former Israeli Air Force Fighter / Bomber Pilot. "Rod" and "Udi" being former military jet pilots enjoyed sharing their tactical military flying experience
Taking care of his VIP guest Benny had nothing better for his friends then front row, center line seats. Benny's guest were amazed by the event and his gracious hospitality
Homestead, Florida 6th November, 2010: The 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) and the Air Force Association, the 317th Chapter of Miami / Homestead had the pleasure of inviting a group of aviation colleagues of which four out of the six being former Israeli military flyers enjoyed the air show beyond belief.
Its hard to believe, but for a few who attended the air show and who in their own careers as military pilots had actually seen military action in the defense of Israeli never had the chance to take in and enjoy an actual air show. All of them were delighted and appreciated the effort that the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group and the Air Force Association rendered onto them to make them feel welcome and make event both memorable and enjoyable.
One of Benny's guest who once piloted the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk was delighted to have seen the aircraft perform at the show. Unknown to many three Grumman OV-1 Mohawk's (shown above) were sold to Israel during the 1970's.
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