For the Israel Air Force, the 12 days of direct strikes on Iran were a totally new experience. Almost every night, and sometimes by day, dozens of jets took off to attack Iran. They flew about 1,500 kilometers (930 miles) each way, refueling in the air sometimes more than once and spending about three or four hours aloft.
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