Monument to the Fallen Aviators

The Monument to Aviation Martyrs, also known as Hava Şehitleri Anıtı or Tayyare Şehitleri Abidesi, is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. This memorial is dedicated to the first soldiers of the Ottoman Empire's air force who died in aviation accidents. In Turkey, the term "martyr" is used to honorably designate individuals who died in combat during wartime. The monument serves as a symbol of remembrance and respect for the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives for their country in the skies.