sabiha gökçen

Sabiha Gökçen was a Turkish aviator. During her flight career, she flew around 8,000 hours and participated in 32 different military operations. She became the world's first female fighter... Wikipedia

Born: March 22, 1913, Bursa, Hüdavendigâr Vilayet, Ottoman Empire
Age at death: 88 years
Died: March 22, 2001, Ankara, Turkey
Resting place: Cebeci Askerî Şehitliği, Ankara
Nationality: Turkish
Alma mater: Üsküdar American Academy
Occupation: Aviator, author and spokesperson
Known for: World's first female fighter pilot
Spouse(s): Kemal Esiner (1940–1943)
Parent(s): Mustafa İzzet Bey and Hayriye Hanım
Awards: FAI Gold Air Medal
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