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| '''Anastas Ngjela''' (March 3, 1934 – July 24, 1999) was a highly skilled Albanian pilot and Colonel of the ] Born in |
'''Anastas Ngjela''' (March 3, 1934 – July 24, 1999) was a highly skilled Albanian pilot and Colonel of the ]. Born in ], Ngjela displayed exceptional talent and passion for aviation from an early age. In 1951, he earned the privilege to attend prestigious military schools and academies in the ] and the ], where he honed his piloting skills and acquired advanced training. | ||
| After completing his education, Ngjela returned to Albania in 1955 and immediately joined the Albanian Air Force. His extensive knowledge and expertise made him a valuable asset to the force. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedication to the field of aviation, he was awarded numerous decorations and accolades. | After completing his education, Ngjela returned to Albania in 1955 and immediately joined the Albanian Air Force. His extensive knowledge and expertise made him a valuable asset to the force. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedication to the field of aviation, he was awarded numerous decorations and accolades. | ||
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| Anastas Ngjela | |
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| Born | (1934-03-03)3 March 1934 Sheper, Albania |
| Died | 24 July 1999(1999-07-24) (aged 65) Albania |
| Service |  Albanian People's Army |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit |  Air Force of the Albanian People's Army |
| Battles / wars | |
Anastas Ngjela (March 3, 1934 – July 24, 1999) was a highly skilled Albanian pilot and Colonel of the Air Force of the Albanian People's Army. Born in Albania, Ngjela displayed exceptional talent and passion for aviation from an early age. In 1951, he earned the privilege to attend prestigious military schools and academies in the USSR and the People's Republic of China, where he honed his piloting skills and acquired advanced training.
After completing his education, Ngjela returned to Albania in 1955 and immediately joined the Albanian Air Force. His extensive knowledge and expertise made him a valuable asset to the force. In recognition of his outstanding contributions and dedication to the field of aviation, he was awarded numerous decorations and accolades.
Ngjela also played a pivotal role in the training and preparation of new air force personnel, sharing his knowledge and experience to groom the next generation of pilots. His commitment to excellence and his tireless efforts in advancing the capabilities of the Albanian Air Force greatly contributed to its development and success.
Life
Anastas Ngjela grew up in an Albanian family in a small village in Gjirokastër in Sheper later he moved to the capital Tirana. He was initially enrolled in the seven-year school "11 Janari"; then entered the "Skënderbej" military high school and, after that, the "Enver Hoxha" United Officers School, also in Tirana. In 1952, Anastasi, together with a group of friends, left for the Soviet aviation school. He was organized and began his theoretical studies at the Soviet school in the city of Borisoglebsk, Voronezh region, which is named after Valery Chkalov.
The first flight missions
In 1957, Anastas Ngjella and his friend Mahmut Hysa got their first combat mission against a United States Air Force fighter pilot who was a NATO pilot. He and his friend were told that an American fighter pilot from the United States Air Force allegedly violated the airspace in Albania. Anastas Ngjela and his friend Mahmut Hysa immediately got ready and took off. The American Lockheed T-33 jet was surrounded and forced to land on the unfinished runway at Rinas Airport. The plane was impounded and the American pilot Major Howard J. Curran was arrested.
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