Ahmad Meyghani

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Ahmad Meyghani
Ahmad Meyghani 2009-11-04.jpg
Born1957 (age 65–66)[1]
Shahrud, Iran[1]
AllegianceIran
Service/branch
Years of service1975–present
RankBrigadier General
Commands held
Battles/warsIran–Iraq War

Ahmad Meyghani (Persian: احمد میقانی, also spelled Meighani and Mighani) is an Iranian retired fighter pilot[2] who currently serves as the second-in-command to the General Staff deputy for strategy.[1] Before, he served as the commander of Iranian army's air force and following the split of the air defense from the force, he was appointed as the inaugural commander of the latter.[citation needed] He piloted an F-14 and has training with the aircraft.

References

  1. ^ a b c Amir Brig. Gen. Dr. Ahmad Meyghani (in Persian), Islamic Republic of Iran Army, retrieved 15 November 2016
  2. ^ Chronological Listing of Iranian Air Force Northrop F-5, ejection-history.org.uk, archived from the original on 2013-11-03, retrieved 15 November 2016
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Force
28 October 2006 – 31 August 2008
Succeeded by
New title
Branch created
Commander of Islamic Republic of Iran Army Air Defense Base
31 August 2008 – 16 January 2011
Succeeded by