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With her iconic leather jacket, aviator goggles, and a life story that saw her achieve the distinction of becoming the world’s first female comb...
Meet Vecihi Hurkus The Legend Behind Turkey's First Airplane Published January 12th, 2021 - 11:08 GMT (Shutterstock/ File Photo) Hurkus's innovation in aerial vehicles was inspired by his personal aim of taking Turkey's aviation industry to the global arena, although he faced many setbacks along the way. Vecihi Hurkus, who is known for his groundbreaking innovation in the history of Turkey’s aviation, made his maiden flight as a pilot on May 21 1916, when he was 20 years old. From making Turkey’s first airplane to inspiring the country’s youth. I’ve written the story of Vecihi...