The Lavi fighter program; the largest weapons-development effort ever undertaken by the State of Israel; envisioned a new generation of high-performance aircraft. In a controversial strategy; Israel Aircraft Industries intended to develop and manufacture the fighters in Israel with American financial support. The sophisticated planes; developed in the mid-1980s; were unique in design and intended to make up the majority of the Israeli air force. Though considerable prestige and money were at stake; developmental costs increased and doubts arose as to whether the Lavi could indeed be the warplane it was meant to be. Eventually the program became a microcosm for the ambitions; fears; and internal divisions that shaped both the U.S.-Israeli relationship and Israeli society itself. But the fighter never made it to operational service; and until now; the full breadth and significance of the Lavi story have never been examined and presented.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Not quite the historical detail I was hoping for but ...By Les KutasNot quite the historical detail I was hoping for but still an interesting read providing insight into a philosophy of life as shaped by an overwhelming desire to survive. Gives you a glimpse of how the younger Mr. Soros life must have been shaped.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. What a terrible experience for Tivadar Soros and so many Jewish peopleBy Don GnuseI am half way through reading this book. What a terrible experience for Tivadar Soros and so many Jewish people.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Easy read.By CustomerA drawing in is very easy for those of us born in the 1960's. One generation removed from the 2nd world war.
