. "yes"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "The History of the Israel Air Force begins in May 1948, shortly after the formation of the State of Israel. Following Israel's declaration of independence on May 14, its pre-state national institutions transformed into the agencies of a state, and on May 26, 1948, the Israeli Air Force was formed. Beginning with a small collection of light aircraft, the force soon transformed into a comprehensive fighting force. It has since participated in several wars and numerous engagements, becoming what has been described as \"The mightiest air force in the Middle East\"."@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "82732"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "33376276"^^ . . . . . . . . "The History of the Israel Air Force begins in May 1948, shortly after the formation of the State of Israel. Following Israel's declaration of independence on May 14, its pre-state national institutions transformed into the agencies of a state, and on May 26, 1948, the Israeli Air Force was formed. Beginning with a small collection of light aircraft, the force soon transformed into a comprehensive fighting force. It has since participated in several wars and numerous engagements, becoming what has been described as \"The mightiest air force in the Middle East\"."@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "History of the Israeli Air Force"@en . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "--05-31"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "1098105461"^^ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .