Oemar Dhani

Air Marshal Oemar Dhani (born on January 23, 1924), commander of the Indonesian Air Force from 1962 until 1965, has died yesterday at 1:55 PM. He was very loyal to Soekarno in Old Order regime and got arrested by the New Order regime, led by Soeharto. Became one of the sacrifice of otoritarian government, he got sent into jail in December 1966 because of illogical accusation supported 30 September Movement in 1965. He accused had involved in the coup of Soekarno regime. Oemar Dhani released from jail in 1995 and became one of the main sources for research into the Air Force's role during the coup.

Rest In Peace, Opa Oemar!