Ali Matan Hashi

Ali Matan Hashi (1927–1978; Somali: Cali Mataan Xashi, Arabic: علي متان حاشي), also known as Ali Matan, was a Somali senior military official and politician. He was the first Somali pilot, and a prominent member of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC).

Ali Matan Hashi
علي متان حاشي
1st Chief of the Somali Air Force
Personal details
Born1927 (1927)
Hobyo , Italian Somaliland (now Somalia)
Died1978 (aged 5051)
Political partyXHKS
Military service
Allegiance Somalia
Branch/service Somali Air Force
Years of service1952–1978
Rank Brigadier General
Commands Commander in Chief of the Air Force
Minister of Justice
SRC Cabinet Member
Battles/warsAerial Campaign of Ogaden War
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