Alfred Schwimmer
Alfred 'Al' Schwimmer was an American engineer and pilot who played a crucial role in the establishment of the Israeli Air Force in 1948. Faced with a significant military challenge, Schwimmer organized a covert operation to transport aircraft from the United States to Israel, circumventing an international embargo by registering the planes under a fictitious company in Panama. His efforts led to the delivery of essential military transport aircraft that were pivotal in the early defense of the newly independent state of Israel.
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Alfred Schwimmer organized a clandestine network to transport aircraft from the United States to Israel.
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