Vecihi Hürkuş is a Turkish aviator who founded Türkiye's first airline company, was one of the first civilian and military pilots, and produced airplanes of his own design. Born in 1896 in Istanbul, Hürkuş made significant contributions to the history of aviation from the late Ottoman Empire to the founding years of the Republic of Türkiye. Having an important place in the development of the aviation sector in Türkiye, Hürkuş realized many firsts in the civil and military fields in Turkish history. He is a hero, a pioneer and a teacher for Turkish aviation.

INTRODUCTION TO AVIATION AND THE EARLY YEARS
Vecihi Hürkuş is known for his interest in aviation at a young age. In the last years of the Ottoman Empire, he received his first flight training and started to work as a pilot in the Ottoman Air Force in 1914. He was recognized for his achievements in World War I and the War of Independence, and won the appreciation of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.

PIONEER OF CIVIL AVIATION IN TÜRKİYE
Vecihi Hürkuş made great efforts to develop civil aviation in Türkiye after the war. He founded Türkiye's first airline company and pioneered passenger and freight transportation. He is also known for the airplanes he designed and built himself. This is an important milestone in Türkiye's aviation history.

EDUCATOR IDENTITY AND LEGACY
Vecihi Hürkuş contributed to the aviation industry not only as a pilot and entrepreneur, but also as an educator. By establishing Türkiye's first civil aviation school, he pioneered the training of many young pilots. His legacy lives on with airplanes, airline companies and educational institutions bearing his name.

THE HURKUSH UNDER YOUR WINGS
Vecihi Hürkuş has an important place not only in Turkish aviation but also in Turkish culture and history. With his courage, vision and innovation, he is a hero who inspired the Turkish people with what they can do against all odds.