Leyla Mammadbeyova
Soviet aviator (1909–1989) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the aviator. For the scientist, see Leyla Mammadbeyova (scientist).
Leyla Alasgar gizi Mammadbeyova, née Zeynalova[1] (Azerbaijani: Leyla Ələsgər qızı Məmmədbəyova; 17 September 1909 – 4 July 1989), was the first Azerbaijani female aviator.[2] She also was the first female pilot of Transcaucasia, of Southern Europe and of Southwest Asia.[3]
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Leyla Mammadbeyova | |
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Leyla Məmmədbəyova | |
Born | 17 September 1909 |
Died | 4 July 1989 (aged 79) |
Occupation | Aviator |
Awards | Medal "For Distinguished Labour" Order of the Badge of Honour |
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