Mahmoud Shaker

Air Marshal Mahmoud Shaker Abdel-Monem (20 July 1926 – 6 April 1980) was a senior commander in the Egyptian Air Force.

Early life and education Mahmoud Shaker was born on 20 July 1926 in Al Bidaa in the Dakahlia Governorate northeast of the Egyptian capital Cairo. He completed his secondary school education in 1947. Shortly afterwards, Mahmoud Shaker attended the Egyptian Military Academy, graduating in 1949. Moving on to the Egyptian Air Academy, Mahmoud Shaker graduated from flight training in 1950.

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In 1972, Mahmoud Shaker was appointed as the Deputy Commander of the Egyptian Air Force. From 16 April 1975 to 6 April 1980, he was the Air Force Commander. During his time in command, the Egyptian Air Force saw action in the Libyan–Egyptian War. He also served as the Vice Defense Minister. In 2010, the 77th entry of the Air Force Academy was named after Mahmoud Shaker in recognition of his service to Egypt.