The Egyptian ambassador in London visitng the first Egyptian pilots before they take-off in their way back to Egypt.
The first Egyptian fighters taking-off from England in their way back to Egypt.
The first real fighter in the EAF was the Gloster Gladiator Mk-I.
Egyptian crew men around an Egyptian P-40. Egypt received 12 fighters from the RAF during the peak of World War II and they served till the end of the forties.
Egyptian Macchi MC205V fighter after landing in Faid AFB.
The jet fighter in the EAF was the Vampire FB5 which entered service in 1949.
Pair of Egyptian Gloster Meteor F4 jets during test flights over the English country side.
Egyptian Mig-17s at Almaza AFB in 1955.
An Egyptian Ha-100 EL-Gomhoria aircraft. These light primary trainers were the first Egyptian built aircraft and they served for primary training for more than 40 years.
Egyptian Tu-16 bomber flying with 2
As-5 Kelt missiles.
A formation of Egyptian Mig-21 fighters.
One of the Egyptian An-12 heavy transportation aircraft. These Heavy aircraft were the main transportation aircraft in the EAF till the arrival of the C-130.
Egyptian Mig-23. These fighters were used for no more than 4 years before taken out of service due the lack of spare parts.
Egyptian Su-22 ground attack jet photographed in EL-Katamya AFB.