Omar Dhani

Air Chief Marshal (Ret.) Omar Dhani (23 January 1924 – 24 July 2009) was commander of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU) from 1962 until 1965. He was a leading leftist figure in Indonesia during the Sukarno era.

Omar Dhani
Minister / Commander of the Air Force
In office
19 January 1962  24 November 1965
PresidentSukarno
Preceded bySoerjadi Soerjadarma
Succeeded bySri Mulyono Herlambang
Personal details
Born(1924-01-23)23 January 1924
Surakarta, Dutch Indies
Died24 July 2009(2009-07-24) (aged 85)
Jakarta, Indonesia
NationalityIndonesian
SpouseNy. Sri Wuryanti
Children6
ProfessionSoldier
Military service
Allegiance Indonesia
Branch/service Indonesian Air Force
Years of service1952–1965
Rank Air Chief Marshal
UnitAviation
Battles/wars
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