However, the fact that the Egyptian Air Force, along with other Arab air forces attacked by Israel, made practically no appearance for the remaining days of the conflict proved that the numbers were most likely authentic.
Meskipun demikian, kenyataan bahwa Angkatan Udara Mesir maupun angkatan udara negara-negara Arab lain yang diserang Israel praktis tidak kembali beraksi sampai perang berakhir membuktikan bahwa jumlah yang besar itu mungkin sekali benar adanya.