4 th Primary School of Glyfada, Athens, Greece European Comenius Program

“ THE HISTORY OF THE GREEK AVIATION ”

A group work of students supervised by : A group work of students supervised by : Dr. Kosmas Vlachos, Principal of the school Dr. Kosmas Vlachos, Principal of the school Kalliopi Gkeka, Assistant Principal and Teacher of the School Kalliopi Gkeka, Assistant Principal and Teacher of the School

Greek aviation began in 1911 when the Ministry of Military requested applications from officers to be trained in aviation. Greek aviation began in 1911 when the Ministry of Military requested applications from officers to be trained in aviation.

In 1911 the Greek Government appointed French specialists to form the Hellenic Aviation Service.

The inspirers of the Hellenic Air Force, Eleftherios Venizelos and Alexandros Zannas.

Four officers were selected and trained in France while the first military aircraft was ordered from the French firm, Farman.

The first civilian Greek aviator was Emmanuel Argyropoulos, who flew on February 8, Emmanuel ArgyropoulosEmmanuel Argyropoulos

Dimitrios Kamberos was the first military aviator in Greek history. 13 May 1912

In June, D. Kamberos flew with the "Daedalus", an aircraft that had been converted into a Seaplane, setting the foundations of Naval Aviation. In June, D. Kamberos flew with the "Daedalus", an aircraft that had been converted into a Seaplane, setting the foundations of Naval Aviation.

Officer Moutousis in flight (1912)

First flight facilities 1918

Hellenic military airplane, during the first Balkan War

Greek military aviators participated in many wars, including World Wars I, II and Korea.

Today, the Hellenic Armed Forces, are equipped with the most technologically advanced aircraft. Today, the Hellenic Armed Forces, are equipped with the most technologically advanced aircraft.

Greek Air Transport Icarus, the first airline, was established in Icarus, the first airline, was established in 1930.

In 1939 the first Hellenic aviation company connected several Greek cities. In 1939 the first Hellenic aviation company connected several Greek cities.

In the post-World War II era, there were three airlines operating in Greece. In the post-World War II era, there were three airlines operating in Greece.World War IIWorld War II In 1951, the Greek government forced the merger of all three companies into TAE Greek National Airlines. In 1951, the Greek government forced the merger of all three companies into TAE Greek National Airlines.

The first stewardess uniform 1952

Olympic Airways was created, incorporating all the previous civil aviation companies in The airline was sold to Aristotle Onassis. Olympic Airways was created, incorporating all the previous civil aviation companies in The airline was sold to Aristotle Onassis. Aristotle OnassisAristotle Onassis

In 1975, ownership of Olympic Airways passed from Aristotles Onassis to the Hellenic government. In 1975, ownership of Olympic Airways passed from Aristotles Onassis to the Hellenic government. On 29 September 2009 Olympic Airlines ceased all operations and most flights. On 29 September 2009 Olympic Airlines ceased all operations and most flights.

Aegean Airlines was founded as Aegean Aviation in 1987.

Nowadays Aegean is the largest Greek airline.

Several private commercial airline/air transport companies are based in Greece and continue to operate and expand, making the field a competitive market place. Several private commercial airline/air transport companies are based in Greece and continue to operate and expand, making the field a competitive market place.

Hellenic Aerospace Industry The Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) was founded in 1975 and today ranks among the largest and most advanced aircraft and engine support centers in Europe, with more than 130 business cooperation with a wide range of global customers. The Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) was founded in 1975 and today ranks among the largest and most advanced aircraft and engine support centers in Europe, with more than 130 business cooperation with a wide range of global customers.

We all live under the same sky, which connects us and helps us approach each other and create strong bonds… We all live under the same sky, which connects us and helps us approach each other and create strong bonds… THE END