Mohammad Dawran
Aviator and military officer in Afghanistan
Born
January 20th, 1954
71 years ago
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Afghanistan
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Born in Afghanistan, an aviator and military officer served in various capacities within the Afghan military. Gained recognition for contributions to military aviation. Played a significant role during critical periods of conflict in Afghanistan, participating in various military operations and training initiatives. Contributed to the development of aviation capabilities in the Afghan military forces.
Served as a military officer in Afghanistan
Contributed to military aviation development
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