Saeid Mahdioun
Saeid Mahdioun (Persian: سعید مهدیون) was an Iranian fighter pilot. He was appointed as the commander of Air Force in mid-February 1979 but was ousted two days later for lack of popularity among the subordinate personnel. While trying to flee the country, he was arrested for taking part in Nojeh coup plot and subsequently executed for it.[1]
Saeid Mahdioun | |
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| Birth name | Seyyed Saeid Mahdioun |
| Died | 15 August 1980[1] |
| Allegiance | Iran |
| Service/ | Air Force |
| Years of service | 1949–1980 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
References
- Nikola B. Schahgaldian, Gina Barkhordarian (March 1987), The Iranian Military Under the Islamic Republic (PDF), RAND, p. 111, ISBN 0-8330-0777-7, retrieved 15 January 2017
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| Preceded by Kiumars Saghafi |
Commander of the Iranian Air Force 1979 |
Succeeded by Shapour Azarbarzin |
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