F-15

Silver 925, 38.7 mm, 29 gr

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Issuing Year 2002
Material Silver
Fineness 925
Weight 29 g
Diameter 38.7 mm
Max Mintage 1200

F-15 AIRPLANE
STATE MEDAL 5762/2002
2nd in the “Airplanes that Made History” Series

This series of medals commemorates the airplanes of the Israeli Air Force. Each one made its mark on the history of the country and is associated with its specific period of operation. The planes have been reproduced in precise detail on the medals, designed by Eliezer Weishoff, in consultation with the Public Committee headed by the former Commander of the Air Force, Major General Eitan Ben Eliahu.
The second medal in the series is dedicated to the F-15 Eagle 2.
The concept "air supremacy" obtained a new meaning when the McDonnel Douglas (now Boeing) F-15 "Eagle 2" entered the Israeli Air Force Service.
The F-15, or "Baz" (Falcon) as it called in Hebrew' the most advanced operational fighter plane in the world today is noted for its excellent speed, climbing ability, combined armament capability, and long range. The double tail fighter is designated to be the top level, first line fighter in the Israeli Air Force. Its foremost mission is to maintain air supremacy in the aerial battle arena.
Since entering the service on the December 10, 1976, the "Baz" participated in many aerial combat missions, shooting down dozens of enemy planes, including MIG 25s and others. Its first mission was in the "Litani Operation" in 1978, and first enemy fighters were shot down in July 1979 over Syria and Lebanon. The Air Force operates no less than five different models, including tandem seaters. In 1997 the advanced F-15l model, nicknamed "Ra'am" (thunder) entered the service, designed for long range attack in any weather, carrying sophisticated weapons.

Obverse: McDonnel Douglas F-15D flying over Masada.

Reverse: A stylized design of a bird in flight with the hills of Jerusalem above it and the Israeli Air Force emblem below it; the verse “HIS WINGS SHALL FILL THE BREADTH OF THY LAND” (Isaiah 8) is inscribed in Hebrew along the upper border of the medal and in English along the lower border. The silver/925 proof medal is with gold-plated sterling silver insert and the bronze proof medal is with sterling silver insert.

Edge: A stylized design of a bird in flight with the hills of Jerusalem above it and the Israeli Air Force emblem below it; the verse “HIS WINGS SHALL FILL THE BREADTH OF THY LAND” (Isaiah 8) is inscribed in Hebrew along the upper border of the medal and in English along the lower border. The silver/925 proof medal is with gold-plated sterling silver insert and the bronze proof medal is with sterling silver insert.

Designer: Eliezer Weishoff.

Engraving: Romania.

Mint:
Bronze and Silver Medals: Romania.
Gold Medal: The Government Mint, Israel.

Issue Name: Airplanes That Made History, F-15

Series Name: Airplanes that Made History


Catalog SKU Condition Diameter Issue Price Issuing Year Material Quantity Weight
11401500 50.0 mm 89 NIS 2002 Bronze Tombac 3000 40 g
21401390 38.7 mm 169 NIS 2002 Silver 925 1200 29 g
31401310 30.5 mm 1329 NIS 2002 Gold 585 499 17 g