Cengiz Topel
Cengiz Topel | |
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Statue of Topel in Eskişehir, Turkey | |
| Born | September 2, 1934 İzmit, Turkey |
| Died | August 8, 1964 (aged 29) Paphos District, Cyprus |
| Allegiance | Turkey |
| Branch | Turkish Air Force |
| Years of service | 1955–1964 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | 112th Air Squadron |
| Battles / wars | Battle of Tylliria |
Cengiz Topel (September 2, 1934 – August 8, 1964) was a fighter pilot and captain of the Turkish Air Force.
Topel was killed in the Battle of Tillyria, becoming the first war casualty of the Turkish Air Force in Cyprus. His name was posthumously given to several schools, neighborhoods, streets and avenues.