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Emperor Haile Selassie and
Colonel John Robinson (Brown Condor)

The Ethiopian Air Force and Airline is proud to trace its roots back to the vision of King Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, who founded the airline in the 1945s. 

Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia, has a rich history dating back to the 1945s when it was founded by Emperor Haile Selassie and Colonel John Robinson (Brown Condor), an air force pilot from the United States.

Ethiopian Airlines continues to uphold its legacy of excellence and commitment to serving the needs of the country's air force.
As the flagship aircraft of Ethiopian Airlines, it pays homage to the airline's legacy as a trailblazer in the aviation industry since its founding. 

In addition, as the first African country to establish an air force, we are a symbol of strength and innovation. As the first African country to establish an air force, we are a symbol of strength and innovation.

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