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The Egyptian Air Force (EAF), is the aviation branch of the Egyptian Armed Forces, is responsible for all airborne defence missions and operates all military aircraft, including those used in support of the Egyptian Army, Egyptian Navy and the Egyptian Air Defense Forces. The latter was created as a separate command in the 1970s and it coordinates with the Air Force to integrate air and ground-based air defence operations. The EAF is headed by an Air Marshal (Lieutenant General equivalent). Currently, the commander of the Egyptian Air Force is Air Marshal Mohamed Abbas. The force's motto is 'Higher and higher for the sake of glory' (Arabic: إلى العلا في سبيل المجد).
The Egyptian Army Air Service was formed in 1932, and became an independent air force in 1937. It had little involvement in the Second World War. From 1948 to 1973 it took part in four separate wars with Israel, as well as the quasi-War of Attrition. It also supported the Egyptian Army during the North Yemen Civil War and the Libyan–Egyptian War of 1977. From 1977 to 2011 it saw virtually no combat but has participated in numerous exercises, including Operation Bright Star. Since 1992 the EAF has also provided aviation support for the police and other national security organizations engaged in the war against terrorism.
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Depicts the emblem of Egyptian Air Force (coat of arms of Egypt within the Federation of Arab Republics above and an eagle in the center within a wreath of lotus flowers) between the inscription "They are boys who have believed in their Lord and increased them with guidance" above and "Egyptian Air Force Day" below. انهم فتية امنوا بربهم و زدناهم هدى |
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Denomination divides dates (Gregorian and Hegira), legend "Arab Republic of Egypt" above. جمهورية مصر العربية |
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Egyptian Air Force
65th Anniversary
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Egyptian Air Force
65th Anniversary