Leyla Mammadbeyova
Also known as Leyla Alasgar qizi Mammadbeyova, Leyla Alasgar gizi Mammadbeyova
Azerbaijani and Soviet aviator (1909-1989)
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Leyla Alasgar gizi Mammadbeyova, née Zeynalova (Azerbaijani: Leyla Ələsgər qızı Məmmədbəyova; 17 September 1909 – 4 July 1989), was the first Azerbaijani female aviator. She is considered to be the first female Muslim pilot and parachutist and was also the first female pilot of Transcaucasia, of Southern Europe and of Southwest Asia.
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1909 births1989 deathsAzerbaijani women aviatorsBurials at II Alley of HonorParatroopersPeople from BakuRecipients of the Order of the Badge of HonourSoviet military personnel of World War II from AzerbaijanSoviet parachuting pioneersWomen air force personnel of the Soviet UnionWomen aviation pioneers