Afu 669 American Friends Of Unit 669

Unit 669 is the Combat Search and Rescue Unit of the Israeli Air Force and is one of the premier Special Operations Units of the IDF. Founded in 1974, the Unit’s original mission was to recover ejected IAF Pilots who had been shot down from behind enemy lines. Today, Unit 669 is responsible for the rescue and evacuation of all Israeli Defense Forces personnel. From ground forces, to naval commandoes, and the Airforce, the unit’s squads are ready for action to save lives 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days a year.