Sabiha Gökçen

Turkish pilot and first female combat pilot

Sabiha Gökçen - Turkish pilot and first female combat pilot
Born

1913
112 years ago

Died

March 22nd, 2001
23 years ago — 88 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Turkey

Links & References

Became the world's first female combat pilot in 1937 after completing flight training in the United States. Joined the Turkish Air Force and participated in various military operations. Contributed to the modernization of the Turkish military aviation program. Established several institutions dedicated to aviation and education in Turkey.

First female combat pilot

Military operations in the Turkish Air Force

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