Source : https://www.toldotyisrael.org/en/
Eyewitness 1948: The American Contribution
American Jews played a little known, yet key role in Israel’s founding. This one of many short films sharing their inspiring stories.
Films produced with the support of the Ruderman Family Foundation. Interviews made possible through a grant from the William Davidson Foundation.
A mysterious meeting in a New York diner led Trygve Maseng to drop everything and become a pilot in Israel’s War of Independence. As told by his son Danny Maseng.
See also reference on our database of servicemen and women – https://www.machal.org.il/volunteer-database/usa-canada-machal/