Pilots
- Asli Hassan Abade – was the first Somali female pilot. A prominent member of the Somali Air Force, she paved the way for gender equality within the military ranks.
- Ali Matan Hashi (Cali Mataan Xaashi) – first Somali pilot and prominent member of the Supreme Revolutionary Council. Established the Somali Air Force.
- Mustafa Mohamed Moalim (Mustafa Maxamed Macalin) (March 25, 1943–December 27, 2009) – first Somali fighter pilot, chief of the Somali Air Force School and chief of the Somali Air Force Operations.
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Famous quotes containing the word pilots:
“You know what I’m talking about. This business has changed. Flyers aren’t pilots anymore, they’re engineers. This is a college man’s game. Our work is done. The pioneering is over.”
—Frank W. Wead (1895?–1947)