Air Battle of El Mansoura (1973 AD)

Air Battle of El Mansoura (Side A vs Israel) took place in 1973 AD during Yom Kippur War.

Battle facts

Year: 1973 AD
Date: 1973-10-14
Era: Contemporary
Conflict: Yom Kippur War
Side B: Israel
Commanders (A): Hosni Mubarak (EAF), Ahmed Abdel Rahman Nasser (No. 104 Wing)
Commanders (B): Benny Peled (IAF)
Casualties: approx. 6 aircraft lost and 2 pilots killed in total: - 3 aircraft shot down - 3 aircraft out of fuel, crashed17 aircraft shot down (Egyptian claim) 2 aircraft shot down (Israeli claim)
Outcome: Egyptian victory
Coordinates: 31.041°, 31.384°