Originally Posted by
tailwheel48
But, pilot to pilot, I would contend that the NATO air forces, Israeli Air Force, RAAF and several others are just as good.
Having fought and flown with, against, and beside all three of these at one time or another, the RAAF is the only one that fits the bill in this particular case of individual competency.
There's an argument to be had over the IAF, but certainly not "NATO air forces" as a general statement.