Operation Tarnegol Air Command28 October 1956
Tolkowsky commands the Israeli Air Force as it intercepts an Egyptian aircraft carrying senior military officers on the eve of Kadesh.
Historical person
Dan Tolkowsky Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Dan Tolkowsky, based on 9 World History Database records associated with Israel.
9 records1956–19569 events2 places
Chronological biography
1956
Egyptian Communications Network Struck29 October 1956
Tolkowsky directs air operations that attack Egyptian communications facilities as Operation Kadesh opens.
Mitla Paratroop Airlift Coordinated29 October 1956
Tolkowsky's air force carries the 890th Battalion to the Mitla area for the opening airborne assault.
Air Liaison Missions Support Kadesh31 October 1956
Israeli aircraft under Tolkowsky perform liaison missions between widely separated forces during Operation Kadesh.
Casualty Evacuation Flights from Sinai31 October 1956
Tolkowsky's air force evacuates casualties from forward areas while the ground campaign continues.
Sinai Air Reconnaissance Missions31 October 1956
Tolkowsky's air force conducts reconnaissance missions supporting Israeli commanders during the rapid Sinai advance.
Sinai Ground Support Missions Expanded31 October 1956
Tolkowsky's air force expands close support for Israeli ground formations advancing across Sinai.
Air Attacks Support Sinai AdvanceNovember 1956
Tolkowsky's air force attacks Egyptian forces while supporting the continuing Israeli advance across Sinai.
Kadesh Air Rescue MissionsNovember 1956
Israeli aircraft under Tolkowsky carry out rescue missions during Operation Kadesh.
Titles and roles
Commander of Israeli Air Force
Record provenance
This biography is assembled from World History Database records filtered by country and personal-name fields. Exact duplicate display records are removed. The database is an index rather than a complete narrative biography; formal research should verify entries against relevant primary or specialist sources.