• In this black and white photo, the torn piece of an aircraft's tail wing, bearing the Egyptian flag, is partly buried in desert sands.
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    An Egyptian-flown MiG was shot down during the conflict. The Soviet Union resupplied its allies (including Egypt), but its efforts were outpaced by Operation Nickel Grass.

  • In this black and white photo, the torn piece of an aircraft's tail wing, bearing the Egyptian flag, is partly buried in desert sands.

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October 1973

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Israeli Defense Forces

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