Ali Matan Hashi

Ali Matan Hashi (Cali Mataan Xashi, علي ماتان حاشي), also known as Ali Matan, was a Somali senior military official and politician. He was the first Somali pilot, and a prominent member of the Supreme Revolutionary Council (SRC).

History
Ali Matan was born into a Marehan Darod family.

He created the Somali Air Force in 1960, and oversaw the growth of it between 1960 and 1978. A Brigadier General in the army, he held various political and military positions, including Minister of Justice and Commander of the Air Force. He was also one of the closest advisers of the president.